regroup

[ ree-groop ]

verb (used with object)

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

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

/ 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

Other Words From

• re·groupment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regroup¹

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + group

Example Sentences

“They just go to the neighbor, regroup, and come back,” he said.

From Washington Post

When they regrouped, they went to state legislatures, where Republicans held hearings that allowed them to once again share the allegations that they couldn’t get through a courtroom.

From Washington Post

Our hope is that everyone impacted will take an opportunity to process those emotions and regroup ahead of the start of the new year.

From Washington Post

The Patriots regrouped with four wins in their previous five games and were coming off a 45-0 triumph Sunday over the Chargers in the same building.

From Washington Post

No matter where they fit into our homes, the year’s top products help us create a clean, comfortable place to regroup, relax, and recharge.

From Popular-Science

I think it all happened so fast for Sony that they were trying to regroup.

From The Daily Beast

Yazbek says he will wait a few days in Italy to regroup and find people to travel with.

From The Daily Beast

And I at least like to take some sort of break between jobs so I can regroup.

From The Daily Beast

So he took a couple of years off to regroup, and started a family.

From The Daily Beast

Since their third record, Mine Is Yours, was not very well received by critics, the band decided to regroup.

From The Daily Beast

There appears to be much promise for nut improvement by cross-breeding to regroup desired qualities.

From Project Gutenberg

The surface cars, freed by the successful bombing, began to regroup for a new frontal attack.

From Project Gutenberg