reenter
Americanverb (used with object)
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to enter again.
The guests reentered the reception room after dinner.
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to participate in once more; resume: mothers reentering the workforce after their children are grown.
to reenter politics after a long absence;
mothers reentering the workforce after their children are grown.
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to record again, as in a list or account.
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of reenter
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at re-, enter
Example Sentences
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Those who are outside the US at the time of revocation will need to visit a US embassy or consulate to get an emergency travel document allowing them to reenter the country, the AP reported.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Doe, “afraid of Mr. Glover’s angry and agitated state,” returned and attempted to reenter the home to retrieve her cats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
Until now, scientists have largely depended on radar to monitor objects in low Earth orbit and predict when and where they would reenter the atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2026
The oil-field service company is currently working through the mechanics required to reenter the country, which Miller expects to occur sooner rather than later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Armed with judgments in our favor, we prepared to reenter Central High.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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