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regroup

|re/group|

B2

/riˈɡruːp/

reorganize

Etymology
Etymology Information

'regroup' originates from French, specifically the word 'regrouper,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'grouper' meant 'to group.'

Historical Evolution

'regrouper' transformed into the English word 'regroup' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to group again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to arrange into a new group or groups.

After the initial attack, the soldiers had to regroup.

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Verb 2

to come together again after being dispersed.

The team decided to regroup after the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45