reenlistment

American  

[ree-uhn-list-muhnt] / ˌri ənˈlɪst mənt /

Or re-enlistment

noun

1. an act of reenlisting.

2. a person who reenlists.

   We've gained 3000 reenlistments this month.

3. the period of service following a reenlistment.

   His reenlistment is three years.

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Etymology

Origin of reenlistment

First recorded in 1840–50; re- + enlistment

Example Sentences

Yet she has already signed up for four more years — taking advantage of a $10,000 reenlistment bonus and the opportunity to use her military benefit to go to college.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2022

The training had previously been done by a White cavalry outfit, which suffered from poor morale, indiscipline and low reenlistment rates.

From Washington Post • May 27, 2021

Gen. Patrick Donahoe, commander of Fort Benning, posted a video to Twitter that showed him conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a female soldier.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2021

In return, the teams promised organized displays of national pride including the honoring of members of the armed forces, surprise military homecomings and on-field color guard and reenlistment ceremonies.

From The Guardian • Nov. 12, 2017

Whatever injuries he may have suffered during his first enlistment, and to whatever cause he chooses at last to attribute them, they did not prevent his reenlistment and passing the physical examination necessary before acceptance.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)