reoccupy

/ riːˈɒkjʊˌpaɪ /

verb

1. to occupy (a building, area, etc) again

Derived Forms

• ˌreoccuˈpation, noun

Example Sentences

Israel’s next steps will largely depend on Netanyahu’s own political calculations and those of his ultra-right coalition government, some members of which want to reoccupy Gaza and expel large numbers of Palestinians.

From Los Angeles Times

An estimated 70 people have been displaced from the apartment building while the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety evaluates the residence to determine which units are safe to reoccupy.

From Los Angeles Times

A growing number, nearly half, of Israelis want to reoccupy Gaza.

From Slate

They want to continue the war, fully reoccupy Gaza and rebuild Jewish settlements there.

From Seattle Times

They have called for Israel to reoccupy Gaza, encourage the “voluntary emigration” of Palestinians from the territory and reestablish Jewish settlements that were removed in 2005.

From Seattle Times