reenter

verb

re·​en·​ter (ˌ)rē-ˈen-tər How to pronounce reenter (audio)
reentered; reentering; reenters

transitive verb

1
: to enter (something) again
2
: to return to and enter

intransitive verb

: to enter again

Examples of reenter in a Sentence

The space shuttle has safely reentered the Earth's atmosphere. If you leave the theater, you won't be allowed to reenter without showing a ticket stub. The quarterback reentered the game in the second half. The original file was corrupted, so they had to reenter the data.
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Studies show that children who receive treatment for their health needs after release are less likely to reenter the juvenile justice system. Renuka Rayasam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025 With Trump set to reenter the White House when he is inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 20, Newsweek asked experts on Greenland and Arctic security for their views on the China-Trump dynamic. David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 However, it is considered a crime when an immigrant who was previously deported reenters the United States without permission. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 The album will likely follow suit, with a more narrative structure as Smith reenters the public consciousness not just as the Fresh Prince, or as the Oscar-winner whose slap spun Chris Rock (and the internet's) heads round, but as a bonafide musical artist. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reenter

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of reenter was in the 15th century

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“Reenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenter. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

reenter

verb
re·​en·​ter (ˈ)rē-ˈent-ər How to pronounce reenter (audio)
: to enter again
reentered the building

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