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regroup

verb re·group \(ˌ)rē-ˈgrüp\

: to form into a group again

: to stop for a short time and prepare yourself before you continue doing something that is difficult : to stop and think, reorganize, etc., before continuing

Full Definition of REGROUP

transitive verb
:  to form into a new grouping <regroup military forces>
intransitive verb
1
:  to reorganize (as after a setback) for renewed activity
2
:  to alter the tactical formation of a military force
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First Known Use of REGROUP

1885
REGROUP Defined for Kids

regroup

verb re·group \ˌrē-ˈgrüp\
re·groupedre·group·ing

Definition of REGROUP for Kids

1
:  to form into a new group <The students regrouped after recess.>
2
:  to form into a group again <To subtract 129 from 531 regroup 531 into 5 hundreds, 2 tens, and 11 ones.>

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