rehouse

American  

[ree-houz] / riˈhaʊz /

verb (used with object)

rehoused, rehousing

1. to house again.

2. to provide with new or different housing.

   civic programs to rehouse people living in condemned buildings.

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rehouse British  

/ riːˈhaʊz /

verb

1. to accommodate (someone or something) in a new house or building

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Etymology

Origin of rehouse

First recorded in 1810–20; re- + house

Example Sentences

“It took us years to rehouse those animals,” Traverso said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2023

In 2020, Dr. Adams said, the Witte Museum received a grant to recatalog and rehouse its paleontology collections, with the goal of getting a paleontology program up and running.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Authorities are also building new cities and neighborhoods to rehouse those living in at-risk areas.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2023

"Our priority throughout the whole incident was the safety of the residents involved and that was why the decision was taken to temporarily rehouse them," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2023

As the population at Spokane’s Camp Hope homeless encampment continues to fall, city leaders are eyeing the next steps to rehouse the remaining residents and clear the camp for good.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2023