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Definition of regroup verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

regroup

verb
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːp/
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːp/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they regroup
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːp/
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːp/
he / she / it regroups
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːps/
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːps/
past simple regrouped
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːpt/
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːpt/
past participle regrouped
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːpt/
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːpt/
-ing form regrouping
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːpɪŋ/
 
/ˌriːˈɡruːpɪŋ/
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  1. [transitive, intransitive] to arrange the way people or soldiers work together in a new way, especially in order to continue fighting or attacking somebody
    • regroup (something) They regrouped their forces and renewed the attack.
    • After its election defeat, the party needs to regroup.
    • The cavalry regrouped and attacked again.
    • regroup (something) for something They are now regrouping for another attempt.
  2. [intransitive] (of a person) to return to a normal state after an unpleasant experience or a period of difficulty, and become ready to make an effort again with new enthusiasm or strength
    • Summer is a time to relax, regroup and catch up on all those things you've been putting off all year.
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