regroup

[ ree-groop ]

verb (used with object)

1. to form into a new or restructured group or grouping. group.

verb (used without object)

1. to become reorganized in order to make a fresh start:

   If the plan doesn't work, we'll have to regroup and try something else.

2. Military. to become organized in a new tactical formation.

regroup

/ riːˈɡruːp /

verb

1. to reorganize (military forces), esp after an attack or a defeat
2. tr to rearrange into a new grouping or groupings
3. intr to consider using different tactics after a setback in a contest or argument

Other Words From

• re·groupment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regroup¹

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + group

Example Sentences

I am pausing to regroup with myself, to try to understand what happened more fully and proceed more capably.

From Salon

Sinn Féin put the losses and drop in opinion polls down to a range of factors and insisted it would "regroup" ahead of the general election, but time to do that has been much shorter than it would have liked.

From BBC

While New Zealand head to France having added an Irish scalp to Saturday's win over England, the Six Nations champions must regroup before welcoming Argentina to Dublin next week.

From BBC

Some Ukrainians fear that if the front lines are frozen as part of a negotiation process, it would only give Putin time to regroup and return.

From Los Angeles Times

With Jos Buttler returning as captain, England will hope to regroup as they prepare for a five-match T20 series, which begins at the same venue on Saturday.

From BBC