reapply

verb

re·​ap·​ply (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈplī 

reapplied; reapplying; reapplies

: to apply for a second or subsequent time: such as

a

intransitive : to make a new appeal or request especially in the form of a written application

… allowing some of the fired controllers to reapply for their old jobs.

—Darcy Frey

b

transitive : to lay or spread (something) on again

reapply makeup

Many repellents do not weather well and will need to be reapplied after a rain.

—Kyle Robinson

Examples of reapply in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While previous Digital Ready grant recipients may reapply, priority is given to first-time applicants. —Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan is planning to reapply for her own job after being told that her term has expired. —Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025

Once accepted, residents do not have to reapply annually. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025

Pillon, 78, petitioned for disciplinary revocation without leave to reapply. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above