regroup
[ ree-groop ]
/ riˈgrup /
verb (used with object)
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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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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