reenlist

or re-en·list

[ ree-uhn-list ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to enlist again.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reenlist¹

First recorded in 1820–30; re- + enlist

Example Sentences

Mike Kurth retired in 1996, but after the attacks of 9/11 he had a powerful urge to reenlist.

From The Daily Beast

In 1965, even though he had two small children, he tried to reenlist in the Marines to go to Vietnam.

From The Daily Beast

The failure of black marines to reenlist was the subject of many newspaper and journal articles.

From Project Gutenberg

Clark recovered to reenlist upon the expiration of his term of service, and served to the close of the war.

From Project Gutenberg

Many and frequent were the discussions around the camp fire as to whether it was better to leave the service or to reenlist.

From Project Gutenberg

Jack and a number of young ministers in the service organized a campaign of persuasion and many were prevailed upon to reenlist.

From Project Gutenberg