re·launch
(ˌ)rē-ˈlȯnch 
-ˈlänch
relaunched; relaunching
: to launch (something) again or to be launched again
relaunch a ship
Instead of letting the app close, then … waiting while the app relaunches, you can tell your iPad to abort your now-unwanted Home button press.—
Lex Friedman
Lex Friedman
especially
: to go into or put (something) into operation or motion again
relaunch a company/brand/product
The Herald-Leader was renaming its Web site … and wanted to relaunch with the new name … —Editor & Publisher
Editor & Publisher … also hopes motherhood will be the springboard that relaunches her stagnant acting career. —Roy S. Johnson
Roy S. Johnson … recasting those roles with younger actors could allow Sony to relaunch this series. —Charlene Jane Anders
Charlene Jane Anders
re·launch
ˈrē-ˌlȯnch
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plural relaunches
: the act or an instance of launching something (such as a product or company) again
VW is struggling to come back from near extinction with a splashy relaunch of its retro icon, the Beetle.—Janet Guyon
Janet GuyonExamples of relaunch in a Sentence
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 July 2025
Once a campaign is launched, the business can track its performance in real time, tweak targeting, or pause and relaunch ads if necessary.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The relaunch went live on June 20 at 11 a.m. ET, and items started selling quickly.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Additionally, two fan-favorite colorways will relaunch: orange leather with purple beading and black leather with bold green beading.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 July 2025
Once a campaign is launched, the business can track its performance in real time, tweak targeting, or pause and relaunch ads if necessary.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Noun
With the recent relaunch of the restaurant’s menu and a steady supply of Kennebecs, the fries are on again at Rossoblu.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The relaunch went live on June 20 at 11 a.m. ET, and items started selling quickly.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
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“Relaunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaunch. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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