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

Coaches use it as a way to regroup, or simply to stifle the opposition.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“Layoffs used to be billed as a time to just regroup and catch your breath. That’s not where we are anymore.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

For some clubs, the pause in domestic action has come at the right time as they look to regroup, but for others it halts some much-needed momentum.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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 • Feb. 26, 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