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regathering

regathering

4.7
A brief time to calm down and focus after an interruption
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈɡæðərɪŋ/
translation icon : recuperación
  • After a brief regathering, she was able to continue her presentation with renewed confidence.

Examples

  • The team took a moment of regathering to refocus their strategy before the final game.

  • He needed some time for regathering his thoughts before responding to the difficult question.

  • Following a long moment of preparation and regathering, his words are now clearly audible.

    Fiction book (1998)

Synonyms

refocusing
vsregathering
1 4.4

To bring attention or a camera's view back to something

includes regaining calm and composure, not only restoring attention

Antonyms

distraction
11 3.0

A strong feeling of worry that makes you unable to think clearly

How Composed

recovery
264 3.0
regathering
4.7
pause
192 1.0
breather
  • Informal
31 3.4

Surface Forms

regathering singular
regatherings plural

Morphology

regathering = regather (semi-transparent) = re + gather + ing

The formation is regular, but the sense 'regaining composure' is metaphorical (gathering oneself) rather than strictly physical.

Etymology

Regathering comes from re- 'again' and gather 'to collect', like the common idea to 'gather your thoughts'. So regathering can mean taking a moment to 'collect your thoughts again' and find calm or focus.