re-sign

American

[ree-sahyn] / riˈsaɪn /

verb (used with or without object)

to sign again.
to renew or extend a contract.

re-sign British

/ riːˈsaɪn /

verb

to sign (a document, etc) again

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Etymology

Origin of re-sign

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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The path to re-sign Rodman, whose previous contract expired on December 31, hasn't been smooth.

From Barron's

Teams were limited to four signings in the pre-auction window, but could re-sign former players at the event.

From BBC

Edwin Díaz, the top reliever on this year’s free-agent market, was suddenly slipping away from the incumbent New York Mets, who reportedly made the fan favorite closer only a three-year offer that did little to entice him to re-sign with the team.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers have to re-sign them.

From Los Angeles Times

He has helped the Dodgers to three championships in six years and they likely will re-sign him to a one-year deal in their quest for a three-peat.

From Los Angeles Times

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