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
-ˌlänch
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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Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
The Experiences relaunch addresses some key learnings—namely, that these outings needed to be more affordable (the average cost of an Experience is $66) and more unique to Airbnb.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
The relaunch of the Eau Parfumée line follows in the footsteps of the recent one of Bulgari Pour Homme, which was also introduced about three decades ago.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Verb
The Chase Sapphire Reserve will relaunch on June 23, with a bolder program that’s rich with benefits—and a higher annual fee to go along with it.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
The Experiences relaunch addresses some key learnings—namely, that these outings needed to be more affordable (the average cost of an Experience is $66) and more unique to Airbnb.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Noun
Last year brought the launch of Warren Street Hotel and the relaunch of The Surrey, while the legendary Waldorf Astoria New York is set to open in the fall.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
The relaunch of the Eau Parfumée line follows in the footsteps of the recent one of Bulgari Pour Homme, which was also introduced about three decades ago.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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“Relaunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaunch. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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