reenter

American  

[ree-en-ter] / riˈɛn tər /

Or re-enter

verb (used with object)

1. to enter again.

   The guests reentered the reception room after dinner.

2. 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.

3. to record again, as in a list or account.

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verb (used without object)

1. to enter again.

   The butler exits and reenters at stage left.

Etymology

Origin of reenter

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; re-, enter

Example Sentences

According to the logline, the fifth season will pick up two years later with Francesca deciding to reenter the marriage mart “for practical reasons.”

From Los Angeles Times

Without a dramatic increase in precipitation, Northern California is on track to reenter drought conditions by spring, said Swain.

From Los Angeles Times

I clear my throat, finding the voice to reenter the conversation.

From Literature

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

Proctor was supposed to reenter the U.S. through Miami in late October 2024, Risling said, and investigators went to Florida to arrest him.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• come back
• retire
• turn