re·launch
(ˌ)rē-ˈlȯnch 
-ˈlänch
relaunched; relaunching
: to launch (something) again or to be launched again
relaunch a ship
Instead of letting the app close, then … waiting while the app relaunches, you can tell your iPad to abort your now-unwanted Home button press.—
Lex Friedman
Lex Friedman
especially
: to go into or put (something) into operation or motion again
relaunch a company/brand/product
The Herald-Leader was renaming its Web site … and wanted to relaunch with the new name … —Editor & Publisher
Editor & Publisher … also hopes motherhood will be the springboard that relaunches her stagnant acting career. —Roy S. Johnson
Roy S. Johnson … recasting those roles with younger actors could allow Sony to relaunch this series. —Charlene Jane Anders
Charlene Jane Anders
re·launch
ˈrē-ˌlȯnch
-ˌlänch
plural relaunches
: the act or an instance of launching something (such as a product or company) again
VW is struggling to come back from near extinction with a splashy relaunch of its retro icon, the Beetle.—Janet Guyon
Janet GuyonExamples of relaunch in a Sentence
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
All the while, the Turkish top flight has built a reputation for attracting stars in their twilight years or bringing in talents looking to relaunch their careers after finding themselves at a dead end with their previous employers.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Bed, Bath & Beyond gets into war of words with Newsom, skips CA with relaunch | RISING
Robby Soave and Lindsey Granger react to Bed Bath & Beyond beefing with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over deciding not to do business in the state.
—The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The Dune and Sentimental Value star will be in town to relaunch that foundation, says Marjanović.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
All the while, the Turkish top flight has built a reputation for attracting stars in their twilight years or bringing in talents looking to relaunch their careers after finding themselves at a dead end with their previous employers.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bryan and Richie have been on the show since its relaunch on ABC.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Bed, Bath & Beyond gets into war of words with Newsom, skips CA with relaunch | RISING
Robby Soave and Lindsey Granger react to Bed Bath & Beyond beefing with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over deciding not to do business in the state.
—The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Relaunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaunch. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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