reenter

verb

re·​en·​ter (ˌ)rē-ˈen-tər How to pronounce reenter (audio)
reentered; reentering; reenters

transitive verb

1
: to enter (something) again
2
: to return to and enter

intransitive verb

: to enter again

Examples of reenter in a Sentence

The space shuttle has safely reentered the Earth's atmosphere. If you leave the theater, you won't be allowed to reenter without showing a ticket stub. The quarterback reentered the game in the second half. The original file was corrupted, so they had to reenter the data.
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However, it is considered a crime when an immigrant who was previously deported reenters the United States without permission. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 The album will likely follow suit, with a more narrative structure as Smith reenters the public consciousness not just as the Fresh Prince, or as the Oscar-winner whose slap spun Chris Rock (and the internet's) heads round, but as a bonafide musical artist. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 The trademark Southern Belle will reenter the fold later this season, delivering her signature wit and unforgettable one-liners at exactly the right moment. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025 More From the Los Angeles Times Climate & Environment Trump reenters California’s water wars. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reenter 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of reenter was in the 15th century

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“Reenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenter. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

reenter

verb
re·​en·​ter (ˈ)rē-ˈent-ər How to pronounce reenter (audio)
: to enter again
reentered the building

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