reconnect
Britishverb
Other Word Forms
Explanation
To fasten or join something together again is to reconnect. You can reconnect two pieces of model train track that have come apart — or reconnect with a friend you haven't seen in years! When things that were previously connected detach from each other, they can sometimes reconnect. If you lose your internet connection in a windstorm, you may have to wait for the cable company to reconnect you. And if you track down your best friend from kindergarten and you may get to reconnect with him, reestablishing your relationship. In both cases, you're renewing a connection that had been lost.
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Example Sentences
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One of the last outsiders to make authorised visits to India's only "uncontacted" tribe says it may be time to reconnect with the isolated people -- in order to shield them from an encroaching world.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
It sets them on a path of miscommunication, tension and hilarity as their relationships shift each time they reconnect.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
I hope to reconnect with family and friends this summer vacation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“Through our partnership with StoryCorps, we’re inviting families to slow down, reconnect, and preserve the warmth, laughter, and real conversations that turn everyday meals into lasting memories.”
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
I say as I try to reconnect my call, but it doesn’t go through.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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