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to reemploy

to reemploy

3.7
Use a method, idea, or device again
  • verb
  • /ˌriːɪmˈplɔɪ/
translation icon : reutilizar
  • After reviewing the results, the manager chose to reemploy the same strategy for the next campaign.

Examples

  • The engineers decided to reemploy the previous design to save time on the new project.

  • We will reemploy the same techniques that worked before.

  • Sometimes it is more efficient to reemploy old solutions rather than invent new ones.

  • The company decided to reemploy the old marketing strategy.

  • After assessing the project, the team decided to reemploy the successful method they had used last year.

  • To improve efficiency, the company plans to reemploy the ideas that proved effective in past campaigns.

  • The researchers agreed to reemploy the previous device to test its effectiveness again.

Synonyms

to redo
vsto reemploy
47 2.1

Do something again to fix mistakes or make it better

describes using a method or device again, not repeating an action to fix it
to reuse
vsto reemploy
44 2.3

To use something again after cleaning or fixing it

is more general, applying methods or tools again without focus on cleaning
to reintroduce
vsto reemploy
43 3.9

To bring something back after it was gone or not used

is about using something again rather than bringing it back into view
to reapply
vsto reemploy
6 3.4

Put something on again after it wears off

is used more generally for repeating use not tied to effect wearing off
to reutilize
vsto reemploy
  • US
5.1

To use something again after fixing it or for a new purpose

is broader, applying again without needing repair or change of purpose
to reinvoke
vsto reemploy
  • Specialized
8.1

To make a program or function run again

is a general use again, not limited to calling programs or routines

Antonyms

to abandon
401 3.8

Stop supporting an idea or plan

to discard
130 2.7

To throw something away because you no longer want or need it

How Wasteful

to reinvent the wheel
  • Informal
9 5.1
to reinvent
102 4.3
repeating
1 1.8
to reemploy
3.7

Surface Forms

reemploy infinitive
reemployed past
reemployed past participle
reemploying present participle
reemploys third person singular

Morphology

reemploy = employ (transparent) = re + employ

The meaning is a straightforward application of 're-' meaning 'again' to 'employ', giving 'use again'.

Etymology

Reemploy comes from the prefix re- ('again') and employ ('to use' or 'to hire'), like reuse and employee. So to reemploy a method or tool is simply to use it again.