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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Let’s take a closer look at the value you contribute after 30 years of work versus the workplace your wife would reenter at 45.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Some pieces stay in orbit, while others reenter Earth’s atmosphere and burn up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Waiving such environmental protection requirements would allow approvals to be expedited "to launch rockets, reenter spacecraft, and operate launch and reentry sites," the FAA said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
She recommended that he take a long way to reenter the park, enabling him to see the valley at a time he’d miss the crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Unable to turn around inside, he pulled himself all the way out to reenter head first.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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