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

Leeds will have to regroup with a trip to Crystal Palace, currently a place and four points above them in the table, next in the league on Sunday, 15 March.

From BBC

As the Union soldiers attempted to regroup, I ventured up to my knees to peer over the wall and watched as Confederate reinforcements arrived.

From Literature

Netflix was given four business days to regroup and potentially submit a higher offer; but late Thursday, Netflix announced that it had no intention to raise its bid.

From Los Angeles Times

If the spirits stayed silent too long, the mortals regrouped with prayer and song.

From Literature

For Sri Lanka, next up are New Zealand in Colombo on Wednesday, leaving little time to regroup.

From Barron's