recommit

verb

re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit 

recommitted; recommitting; recommits

transitive verb

1

: to refer (something, such as a bill) back to a committee

2

: to entrust or consign again

recommitment

ˌrē-kə-ˈmit-mənt 

noun

recommittal

ˌrē-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl 

noun

Examples of recommit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the ordinance will likely be referred to a Council committee for a hearing, Pepén and Breadon, the Council president, will be seeking approval Wednesday for a resolution that calls for the city to recommit itself to its Vision Zero 2030 goals. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca said he was disappointed that he was voted out of his role as chair, but touted his accomplishments and recommitted to continuing his political career in a statement released Tuesday. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Reuters Calling on America to recommit itself to its founding principles of unity and peace at home and abroad, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 July 2026

In his remarks, former President Barack Obama spoke of America's resilience and urged them to reject division and recommit to each other. — CBS News, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for recommit

• comet
• grommet
• vomit

Kids Definition

recommit

verb

re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit 

1

: to refer (as a bill) again to a committee

2

: to commit again

recommitment

-mənt 

noun

recommittal

-ˈmit-ᵊl 

noun