rebid

[ree-bid, ree-bid]

verb (used with object)

rebid, rebidding 

1. Bridge.,  to make a second bid in (a suit that one bid previously).

   He opened a spade and then rebid spades on the three level.

2. to submit again for bids, as a work contract or project.

   The state rebid the proposed road because the original bids were too high.

verb (used without object)

rebid, rebidding 

1. Bridge.,  to make a second bid.

   He had enough points to open the bidding but not enough to rebid after his partner's pass.

noun

1. Bridge.,  a second bid.

   a rebid to keep the auction open.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebid¹

First recorded in 1920–25; re- + bid ¹

Example Sentences

The group sued the agency and pushed for Metro to rebid the contract entirely.

From Los Angeles Times

The group, whose board members represent some of the nation’s largest unions, is asking the court to order Metro to rebid the contract, pointing out that the bids from other companies were competitive.

From Los Angeles Times

Labor advocates are suing to force the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to rebid a $730-million order of subway cars meant to replace much of its aging subway fleet and run on the D Line extension to West Los Angeles that is set to be fully open ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, a Democrat, also announced another expedited auction for offshore wind next year, a move that could allow developers of four troubled projects, including Sunrise Wind, to rebid at higher power prices.

From New York Times

States can rebid abandoned wind farm projects, but at costs that will likely be much higher than the canceled contracts.

From Washington Times