retrain

[ ree-treyn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to train again, especially for a different vocation or different tasks.

verb (used without object)

1. to be retrained.

retrain

/ riːˈtreɪn /

verb

1. tr to teach (someone) a new skill so that he or she can do a job or find employment
2. intr to learn a new skill with a view to doing a job or finding employment

Other Words From

• re·traina·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of retrain¹

First recorded in 1930–35; re- + train

Example Sentences

The savings will be retained in defence and all personnel will be redeployed or retrained, Healy said.

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"They looked at every single thing that went wrong that day, including the way the calls were handled and retrained staff," she said.

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The "shocking" statistics have sparked calls for repeat offenders to undertake mandatory retraining.

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Ms Storey said after raising a grievance, the colleague she complained about remained in post after "assurances were given that they would be retrained or relocated to another department or store".

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Nadeem Halal Meat & Grocery apologised and said it was retraining staff.

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