Regroup (Verb)
Meaning 1
Reorganize into new groups.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The students needed to regroup after the rearranged seating chart was announced to find their new classmates.
- Company management decided it was time to regroup and disband the current teams to create new, more effective working groups.
- After the merge, the employees would need to regroup into new departments based on their skills and specialties.
- The coach wanted the soccer players to regroup at halftime and switch up their strategy to try and win the game.
- To better serve customers, the store was forced to regroup their sales staff into specialized sections based on product knowledge.
Meaning 2
Organize anew, as after a setback.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The team regrouped to adjust their strategy after losing their star player to injury.
- After the sudden bankruptcy, the company regrouped and reorganized under new leadership.
- The general ordered his troops to regroup and prepare a new battle plan after the unexpected defeat.
- Following the failed experiment, the researchers regrouped to analyze their data and try again.
- The marketing team regrouped to come up with a new campaign after the initial launch failed to generate buzz.