regroup

verb re·group \ (ˌ)rē-ˈgrüp \

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

Examples: regroup in a Sentence

Definition of regroup

regrouped; regrouping; regroups

transitive verb

: to form into a new grouping

regroup military forces

intransitive verb

1 : to reorganize (as after a setback) for renewed activity

2 : to alter the tactical formation of a military force

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Examples of regroup in a Sentence

Members of the search party will regroup in the morning.
The general regrouped his forces after the retreat.
Let's regroup and try this again.
Wait a minute. I need to regroup.
The coach called a time-out to give his players time to regroup.

Recent Examples of regroup from the Web

The South ran up a 5-0 lead and took a 6-2 advantage into halftime, but the North regrouped and steadily climbed back into the game.

— katherine dunn, baltimoresun.com, "Jenner's draw leads to Bakes' OT winner in South's 10-9 victory in girls Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Game," 1 July 2018
The Poland international is currently away with his country for the World Cup, but will regroup with his new teammates when his side exit the tournament in Russia.

— SI.com, "West Ham Confirm the Arrival of Poland International Lukasz Fabianski On 3-Year Deal," 20 June 2018
In the nightcap at Campanelli Stadium, the Rebels watched their five-run lead dissipate in the ninth inning before regrouping to defeat the Hornets in the 10th to stay alive in the tournament.

— karl capen, BostonGlobe.com, "Wachusett stuns Lexington with four-run ninth," 9 June 2018
But after a trip to Hawaii, the Gauchos regrouped and ended up winning a state title.

— eric sondheimer, latimes.com, "Capistrano Valley's season-completing title run highlights many good things about sports," 3 June 2018
Jones gave up two quick takedowns in that match before regrouping and making a comeback.

— mark stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "State wrestling: Homestead's Cooper Hunt gets past top-ranked Aaron Schulist to reach semifinals," 22 Feb. 2018
The Taliban had regrouped and Kabul became unsafe again.

— maija liuhto, Longreads, "A Music So Beautiful the Birds Fell from the Trees," 28 June 2018
After the party, special guests including Lykke Li, Mia Moretti, and Jessica Joffe regrouped at Piccolo Cucina for an intimate dinner of Italian fare.

— katarina kovac, Vogue, "Lykke Li, Mia Moretti, and Jessica Joffe Gather to Celebrate Galvan’s Soho Store Opening," 8 June 2018
The first 45 minutes gave him a chance to settle down and the overnight delay forced Schwartzman to sleep on a rapidly dwindling lead, allowed Nadal to fully regroup and, most importantly, shifted the weather conditions in Paris.

— chris chase, For The Win, "Rain king: How Rafael Nadal used the weather to survive at the French Open," 7 June 2018

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First Known Use of regroup

1845

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REGROUP Defined for English Language Learners

regroup

verb

Definition of regroup for English Language Learners

: to form into a group again
: to stop for a short time and prepare yourself before you continue doing something that is difficult : to stop and think, reorganize, etc., before continuing