retrain

verb

re·​train (ˌ)rē-ˈtrān 

retrained; retraining; retrains

transitive verb

: to train again or anew

intransitive verb

: to become trained again

retrainable

(ˌ)rē-ˈtrā-nə-bəl 

adjective

Examples of retrain in a Sentence

The organization retrains people who have lost their jobs.

He is retraining for another job.

He retrained as a mechanic.

Recent Examples on the Web

In this study, the system focused on scene generation and automatic evaluation rather than continuous self-retraining after every mistake. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

As automation, digital twins, predictive maintenance and intelligent control systems become embedded across energy infrastructure, companies must compete for digital expertise while simultaneously retraining much of their existing workforce. — Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The move feels awkward at first but retrains the neck into a healthier position with daily practice. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

There are some vague mentions of retraining for new jobs for the carriage drivers and the stablehands, but that’s hard to pay your bills with for these hardworking members of TWU Local 100. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for retrain

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

Kids Definition

retrain

verb

re·​train rē-ˈtrān 

1

: to train again or anew

2

: to become retrained

retrainable

-ˈtrā-nə-bəl 

adjective