rebid

American  

[ree-bid, ree-bid] / riˈbɪd, ˈriˌbɪd /

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of rebid

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

Example Sentences

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 • Sep. 16, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Avangrid has said it planned to rebid the Park City project in future offshore wind solicitations.

From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2023

Massachusetts officials have said they will allow Avangrid to rebid for a new power contract despite pulling out of its initial Commonwealth Wind deal.

From Scientific American • Aug. 3, 2023

A lawsuit was settled out of court, and the Department of Correction said in May 2021 that it would rebid the contract.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2022