rehouse

[ ree-houz ]

verb (used with object)

, re·housed [ree-, houzd], re·hous·ing [ree-, hou, -zing].

1. to house again.
2. to provide with new or different housing:

   civic programs to rehouse people living in condemned buildings.

rehouse

/ riːˈhaʊz /

verb

1. to accommodate (someone or something) in a new house or building

Word History and Origins

Origin of rehouse¹

First recorded in 1810–20; re- + house

Example Sentences

“Up until now families living in these areas were bearing the brunt of rehousing and rehabilitating the state’s sex offenders. That’s all about to change.”

From Los Angeles Times

“They are also responsible for rehousing any displaced residents.”

From Los Angeles Times

Natalie said she had been moved into the top priority for rehousing, but was still waiting to move.

From BBC

The 20 condemned women incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla will remain there, but have been rehoused in the general population.

From Los Angeles Times

These resources could be focused on rehousing displaced families as quickly as possible.

From Los Angeles Times