reconnect

verb

re·​con·​nect (ˌ)rē-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce reconnect (audio)
reconnected; reconnecting; reconnects

transitive + intransitive

: to connect again
The project … is reconnecting a road that was buried after a massive landslide …Juan Reyes
The organization also hosts family workshops that allow returning servicemen and women to reconnect with their children through woodworking projects such as bird houses.Deborah Sullivan Brennan

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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025 With versatile spaces perfect for solo travelers or groups, the resort offers business travelers a wide range of possibilities for incentives and convention trips while providing an environment to disconnect and recharge—an essential escape to reconnect during their stay. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Many passengers return to reconnect with friends made on past bare cruises, creating a warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 The resort excels at helping guests reconnect—with themselves, with nature, and with their sense of adventure. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reconnect

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reconnect was in 1700

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“Reconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnect. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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