regroup

American  

[ree-groop] / riˈgrup /

verb (used with object)

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

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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

Explanation

When you regroup, you shuffle things around and structure or organize them in a new way. After an out-of-control day at camp, the counselors might want to regroup and make a new plan for the next day. People tend to regroup after some kind of defeat, loss, or difficulty. Armies need to regroup after losing on the battlefield, and football teams will regroup at halftime after a difficult first half. You can also use words like reorganize or restructure, or even mobilize to substitute for the verb regroup.

Example Sentences

Regroup our 50 states into three Time-Zone Primaries:

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2020

A Time To Regroup Aside from having sales, post-holiday downtime is a great opportunity to regroup and reorganize for the spring and summer months.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Right. Four is down. Possibly an equipment malfunction. Still, we can’t afford to take any chances. Regroup by the main door.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer