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

The investigation is a major crisis for the LAUSD, which under Carvalho’s leadership has been trying to regroup after learning disruptions during the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Now, Woldenberg sees 2026 as an opportunity to expand after scrambling to regroup last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

However, a hamstring problem forced Hodgkinson to withdraw, regroup and retrain - only for the injury to reoccur 12 weeks later.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Despite losing three games in a row on her way to dropping the first set, plus the opening game of the second, Boulter was able to regroup and take the final to a decider.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Light rain fell for about an hour as the sun was setting so we roped up our tarps and sat together for a moment, to regroup and plan watch.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline