to reengage
- verb
- /ˌriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
- And to succeed in this grand task, this cultural project, we need to reengage with our grand tradition.
- prompted to reengage
All right, so now the next thing is let's just say how therapy speaking, you were able to reengage a conversation with this man, whether it be by text or by phone.
- All right, so now the next thing is let's just say how therapy speaking, you were able to reengage a conversation with this man, whether it be by text or by phone.
Examples
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We must reengage with our allies on critical security issues, including terrorism, the Middle East, and nuclear proliferation.
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If the form was accurate, the regular teacher helped the student to reengage in the current academic work.
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I have a need to reengage with my own thoughts.
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The United States, meanwhile, could reengage Syria by pushing for new peace talks with Israel.
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The United States must reengage in international climate change negotiations and provide the leadership needed to reach a binding global climate agreement.
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We must reengage with our history of courage, liberty, and generosity.
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When it comes to reengaging with the world, there is no task more critical than restoring our moral leadership.
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Taking a cue from the ancient war historian, South Asian leaders would be well advised to reengage in negotiations to resolve the dangerous problems facing South Asians in the twenty-first century.
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After taking a break, she was eager to reengage with her favorite volunteer project.
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The teacher encouraged the students to reengage with their studies after the summer holiday.
Synonyms
To start an activity again after a pause
Start again after a pause, often a relationship or activity
Join things or people again after they were apart
Come back together with someone or something after being apart
Make a feeling or interest strong again
To make an interest, feeling, or activity start again after it stopped
To start giving time and effort to something again with new commitment
To start something again after it stops or after you change it
To get in touch with someone again after speaking to them before
To take part again in an activity or group
To enter a place or activity again after leaving it
Antonyms
How Engaged
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reengage is formed from re- meaning 'again' and engage meaning 'to join in or take part'. So to reengage someone or something is to join in or take part 'again', like returning to a community project after a break.