verb

regroup

REEG-roop

Regroup (verb) means to gather again into an organized group, especially after a setback. Example: “The team took a timeout to regroup after falling behind.”

verb

To gather again into an organized group, especially after a setback.

"The team took a timeout to regroup after falling behind."

"Investors regrouped and revised their strategy after the crash."

How to use regroup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo pause, reorganize, and come back together after things went wrong.

Common pairings

regroup after a loss time to regroup

Word forms

regrouped past tense, regroups plural, regroups singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from French regrouper, from re- + group.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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reorganize reorganise

Related words

reorganize

Rhymes for regroup

soup coup loup group croup recoup beaucoup

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Frequently asked questions

What does “regroup” mean?

The word “regroup” means to gather again into an organized group, especially after a setback. In plain terms, to pause, reorganize, and come back together after things went wrong.

How do you pronounce “regroup”?

“Regroup” is pronounced REEG-roop (/ˈɹiːɡɹuːp/ in IPA).

How do you use “regroup” in a sentence?

Here is “regroup” used in a sentence: “The team took a timeout to regroup after falling behind.”

What part of speech is “regroup”?

“Regroup” is a verb.

Where does the word “regroup” come from?

The word “regroup” comes from French. Borrowed from French regrouper, from re- + group.

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