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reapproach

reapproach

8.1
A second attempt to contact or deal with someone after the first try
  • noun
  • /ˌriːəˈproʊtʃ/
translation icon : nuevo acercamiento
  • The scientist's reapproach to the experiment led to a successful outcome.

Examples

  • After the initial rejection, the company planned a careful reapproach to the potential client.

  • The team's reapproach to the problem was more effective.

  • Negotiators agreed that a reapproach was necessary after talks broke down.

  • After the initial failure, we decided to make a reapproach to the negotiations.

  • After a period of silence, I appreciated his reapproach to resolving our differences.

  • Their reapproach to the project showed a commitment to improving communication.

  • The company's reapproach to the client was welcomed after the successful negotiation.

Synonyms

revisitation
vsreapproach
7.3

A new look at an idea, work, or theme for more thought

is a renewed practical attempt to contact or handle after an initial effort
submarining
vsreapproach
  • Slang
8.9

Suddenly contacting someone again after ignoring them for a long time

is a second attempt that may be planned rather than a sudden social reappearance

Antonyms

773 3.1

Leave someone or something behind permanently and without care

How Determined

persistence
52 4.1
reapproach
8.1
follow-up
78 3.9

Surface Forms

reapproach singular
reapproaches plural

Morphology

reapproach = approach (transparent) = re + approach

This is a standard use of the productive prefix 're-' with the noun 'approach' to mean a second or renewed approach.

Etymology

Reapproach comes from the prefix re- meaning 'again' and the word approach meaning 'to come near', so a reapproach is a second try to contact or deal with someone after the first attempt.