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/ |
- [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.
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- [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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