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

But remnants of the group have been attempting to regroup.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alcaraz quickly regrouped with a monster forehand to break back but there was nothing to split them as it headed to a tiebreak.

From Barron's

Humiliated, the Europeans and Canadians retreated but regrouped, committed to do whatever they could to retaliate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zverev regrouped at the changeover and came out firing, racing 4-0 clear with a double break to power through set two in 31 minutes and dial up the pressure.

From Barron's

"That break really helped me to regroup and come back with new energy."

From Barron's