regroup

[ ree-groop ]

/ riˈgrup /

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verb (used with object)

to form into a new or restructured group or grouping.

verb (used without object)

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.

Military. to become organized in a new tactical formation.

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Origin of regroup

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + group

OTHER WORDS FROM regroup

re·group·ment, noun

Words nearby regroup

regressive tax, regret, regretful, regrettable, regrettably, regroup, regrow, regrowth, regt., regula, regulable

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How to use regroup in a sentence

“They just go to the neighbor, regroup, and come back,” he said.
Vaccine hoaxes are rampant on social media. Here’s how to spot them.|Rachel Lerman|December 18, 2020|Washington Post
When they regrouped, they went to state legislatures, where Republicans held hearings that allowed them to once again share the allegations that they couldn’t get through a courtroom.
The Trailer: What we learned from the 2020 election, now that it's officially over|David Weigel|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
Our hope is that everyone impacted will take an opportunity to process those emotions and regroup ahead of the start of the new year.
Florida basketball player said to show ‘encouraging’ progress; Gators postpone three more games|Glynn A. Hill, Cindy Boren, Des Bieler|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
The Patriots regrouped with four wins in their previous five games and were coming off a 45-0 triumph Sunday over the Chargers in the same building.
Cam Newton’s struggles continue as Patriots’ postseason hopes plummet with loss to Rams|Mark Maske|December 11, 2020|Washington Post

No matter where they fit into our homes, the year’s top products help us create a clean, comfortable place to regroup, relax, and recharge.
The 8 most helpful new home products of 2020|By Sandra Gutierrez G. and John Kennedy|December 3, 2020|Popular-Science
I think it all happened so fast for Sony that they were trying to regroup.
The Inside Story of How Sony’s ‘The Interview’ Finally Made It to Theaters|Marlow Stern|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yazbek says he will wait a few days in Italy to regroup and find people to travel with.
Inside the Smuggling Networks Flooding Europe with Refugees|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And I at least like to take some sort of break between jobs so I can regroup.
The Great Character Actor: Guy Pearce on His Brilliant Career, From ‘Priscilla’ to ‘The Rover’|Richard Porton|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So he took a couple of years off to regroup, and started a family.
Matthew McConaughey In ‘Dallas Buyers Club’: From Bongos to Oscar Contender|Marlow Stern|October 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Since their third record, Mine Is Yours, was not very well received by critics, the band decided to regroup.
Cold War Kids on Faith, Hipster Detractors & Their Musical Evolution|Marlow Stern|April 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There appears to be much promise for nut improvement by cross-breeding to regroup desired qualities.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Eighth Annual Meeting|Northern Nut Growers Association
The surface cars, freed by the successful bombing, began to regroup for a new frontal attack.
The Variable Man|Philip K. Dick

British Dictionary definitions for regroup

regroup

/ (riːˈɡruːp) /

verb

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

(tr) to rearrange into a new grouping or groupings

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

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