WordGarden.ioregroup
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /rɪɡrˈuːp/
US
- /riˈɡrup/
Meanings
Verb
to pause and reorganize plans, effort, or composure before continuing
to come together again in one place or formation after dispersing
Beyond the definition
Imagine your soccer team gives up a goal. They do not just fall apart. They regroup - they come back together, talk about what to do next, adjust their positions, and get ready for the next play. To regroup means to come together again after a problem or interruption, often so you can organize things and make a new plan. It is about taking a breath, looking at the situation, and getting ready to move forward with clearer focus. You might also regroup your thoughts before giving a presentation, or regroup your resources after a hard project.
The word "regroup" describes the act of bringing people or things together again, usually after a period of scattering or disruption. It implies more than just reassembling; it suggests a purposeful gathering to reorganize, reassess, and prepare for renewed action.
Think of soldiers on a battlefield who need to fall back and regroup before launching another attack. Or consider a team working on a project that hits a roadblock—they might call a meeting to regroup, discuss the challenges, and brainstorm new solutions.
"Regroup" isn't limited to physical gatherings. You can also regroup your thoughts after being overwhelmed with information, taking time to sort through them and make sense of everything. Or you could regroup your finances if you've had unexpected expenses, creating a new budget to get back on track.
The key element of "regroup" is the idea of recovery and preparation. It's about acknowledging a disruption, gathering your resources (whether people, ideas, or materials), and getting ready to move forward with a renewed sense of purpose. It's not just coming together; it's coming together with intention.
Examples
- 1
Meeting point
After lunch, the tour group regrouped by the main gate.
- 2
Sports comeback
The players regrouped at halftime and came back stronger in the second half.
- 3
Work planning
We need to regroup after that meeting and decide what to do next.
- 4
Business recovery
The company is still regrouping after losing two major clients.
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- 5
Follow-up meeting
Let's regroup tomorrow when everyone has had time to think.
- PhraseLet's regroup
let's meet again after a break and continue
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Used with (collocations)
- regroup after a setback
- regroup and rethink
- regroup with the team
- regroup at the meeting point
Word family
Explore
- recovery
- contingency planning
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- regroupverb
Forms
- regroupedpast tenseverb
- regrouping-ing formverb
- regroupsverb