recommence

verb

re·​com·​mence (ˌ)rē-kə-ˈmen(t)s 

recommenced; recommencing; recommences

1

intransitive : to undergo a new beginning : start or commence again

The search recommenced early the next morning in more favorable weather conditions with gentle winds and no waves.

—Len Lisenbee

The marshal had to review the design plans and make sure it was up to code before construction could recommence.

—Kimberly Barker

2

transitive : to cause (something) to begin again : renew

The gunner in the other jeep spun his weapon 180 degrees and recommenced firing, the tracers reaching out to the clump of large dead trees the convoy commander had mentioned as the probable site of the enemy fire.

—Marshall Harrison

As soon as she supposed me absorbed in my occupation she recommenced her silent weeping …

—Emily Brontë

Examples of recommence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After this provision was ended in March 2023, eligibility checks recommenced, and millions of Americans were pushed out of their pandemic-era coverage. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

Prioritizing the interests of American health and the international community should be at the forefront of decision-making — something that can only be done if USAID global health programs recommence their work. —Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025

As the season recommences on Saturday, Leicester are 15th with 10 points from 11 games, seven of which came in the last five games. —Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024

Zoom in: Groups like the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) recommenced a 4% increase in this year's SSA formula, noting that per-pupil allocations haven't kept up with inflation for years. —Jason Clayworth, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1