regroup

American  

[ree-groop] / riˈgrup /

verb (used with object)

1. to form into a new or restructured group or grouping. group.

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verb (used without object)

1. to become reorganized in order to make a fresh start.

   If the plan doesn't work, we'll have to regroup and try something else.

2. Military.  to become organized in a new tactical formation.

regroup British  

/ riːˈɡruːp /

verb

1. to reorganize (military forces), esp after an attack or a defeat

2. (tr) to rearrange into a new grouping or groupings

3. (intr) to consider using different tactics after a setback in a contest or argument

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Other Word Forms

• regroupment noun

Etymology

Origin of regroup

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + group

Example Sentences

The Griffins regrouped and never stopped believing in themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Though the theater has regrouped elsewhere, it’s not the same.

From Los Angeles Times

Only instead of regrouping in hell, as that old Marines saying goes, it’s in the oceans, where such compounds were dumped for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

Kyiv has long argued that any concessions would only encourage Russia to regroup its forces during any extended cease-fire to attack Ukraine again.

From The Wall Street Journal

They regrouped in the second half and were able to capitalize on lax Colombian defending to grab the equalizer.

From Barron's