reengage

verb

re·​en·​gage (ˌ)rē-in-ˈgāj How to pronounce reengage (audio)
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variants or re-engage
reengaged or re-engaged; reengaging or re-engaging
1
transitive : to engage (someone or something) again
reengage the enemy
re-engage the clutch
2
intransitive : to engage in or with someone or something again
wants to reengage in the negotiations
re-engaging with the committee

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The cost of failing to reengage Louisville’s opportunity youth was estimated to potentially cost taxpayers $15 billion over the youths’ lifetimes. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024 This fear prevents them from reengaging with the financial markets. Odiri Oginni, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The result was a decision to reengage with the United States, including by meeting with President Joe Biden in San Francisco last November, in an attempt to arrest the decline in U.S.-Chinese relations. Stephen Hadley, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024 Rajeev has since recruited this business’ previous core employees and reengaged with many of their clients, preserving its competitive advantages and expanding its manufacturing, design, and distribution capabilities. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reengage 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reengage was in 1611

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“Reengage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reengage. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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