Regroup

/ˌriːˈɡruːp/ verb

Definition

To gather together again or reorganize, especially after being separated or having experienced difficulty.

Etymology

From French 're-' (again) and 'groupe' (group), which came from Italian 'gruppo.' The modern sense of military reorganization developed in the 1800s, then expanded to general use.

Kelly Says

In sports and business, 'regroup' has become a way to talk about recovery without admitting you lost—a team that's 'regrouping' is politely falling apart, which shows how language lets us describe failure in ways that feel more hopeful.

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