reengage

verb

re·​en·​gage (ˌ)rē-in-ˈgāj How to pronounce reengage (audio)
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variants or re-engage
reengaged or re-engaged; reengaging or re-engaging
1
transitive : to engage (someone or something) again
reengage the enemy
re-engage the clutch
2
intransitive : to engage in or with someone or something again
wants to reengage in the negotiations
re-engaging with the committee

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Despite the hostilities, Beijing has signaled a willingness to reengage with Washington. Dave Smith, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of reengaging with Kim. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 With a muted response from Republicans following the historic meeting, and continued bloodshed in Ukraine, lawmakers are sure to reengage on foreign affairs. Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025 Rather than defaulting to old routines, fall offers an opportunity to reengage employees with empathy, clarity, and intention. Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reengage

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reengage was in 1611

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“Reengage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reengage. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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