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 change comes just months before the expiry of multi-billion-dollar casino licenses that will require operators Sands China, Wynn Macau, MGM China, SJM Holdings, Melco Resorts and Galaxy Entertainment to rebid for new gaming concessions.

From Reuters

The company has informed county officials that it will not rebid when its contract runs out this summer.

From New York Times

Health Department Secretary Courtney Phillips announced Friday that she’s asked the governor’s Division of Administration to let her rebid the Medicaid managed care contracts rather than continue the legal wrangling over deals her predecessor approved.

From Washington Times

Led by Sen. Rick Scott, Floridan Republican, the members unveiled legislation that urges the IOC to rebid the next winter games to a country “that recognizes and respects human rights.”

From Washington Times

Sen. Ed Markey, Massachusetts Democrat and co-sponsor of the resolution, called for a rebid of the winter sporting event “unless Beijing changes course and addresses its violations of fundamental rights.”

From Washington Times