regroup

verb re·group \ (ˌ)rē-ˈgrüp \

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

Definition of regroup

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

Lepchevska and McNall then regrouped to win the final two sets in a match that lasted more than two hours.

— charles rich, latimes.com, "Banner day for Glendale Community College women's tennis," 14 Apr. 2018
Under Griffin’s direction, the squad regrouped over the final 16 minutes and escaped, 75-73.

— rick o'brien, Philly.com, "Rick O'Brien's 2018 basketball awards: Coach of the year, player of the year, and more," 7 Apr. 2018
An underwhelming Manchester City side will need to regroup quickly ahead of next week's second leg at the Etihad, with Guardiola's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

— matias grez, CNN, "Liverpool stun Manchester City to take commanding lead in Champions League tie," 4 Apr. 2018
Following a transitional year in 2017 where the singer departed from her longtime label and ended a long-term relationship, Pope took some much needed time off to regroup and find her footing.

— annie reuter, Billboard, "Cassadee Pope Talks Triumphant Post-Breakup Single 'Take You Home'," 29 Mar. 2018
The following year, one of my roommates moved back in with her mom to save money for grad school; another peaced out mid-lease to regroup at her parents’ house after getting laid off.

— charlotte cowles, The Cut, "Is It Time for Me to Move Out of My Parents’ House?," 22 Mar. 2018
On the other hand, Butler regrouped while playing in the Horizon League.

— david woods, Indianapolis Star, "Minus Martin, Butler's run of NCAA appearances in jeopardy," 19 Mar. 2018
Key's bank on Thursday was nerve-wracking in the moment, but Ohio State regrouped, weathering a 10-0 South Dakota State run and closing strong to earn Holtmann's first NCAA Tournament win at Ohio State.

— bill landis, cleveland.com, "Ohio State beats South Dakota State 81-73 in NCAA Tournament first-round, advances to play Gonzaga," 15 Mar. 2018
Community activists and the Clark family's attorney say the silencing came at an unsettling moment, as officers were regrouping following the shooting.

— paige st. john, latimes.com, "'Hey, mute': After they shot Stephon Clark, officers cut their audio. And that adds to the outcry," 31 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of regroup

1845

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