re·launch
(ˌ)rē-ˈlȯnch 
-ˈlänch
relaunched; relaunching
: to launch (something) again or to be launched again
relaunch a ship
Instead of letting the app close, then … waiting while the app relaunches, you can tell your iPad to abort your now-unwanted Home button press.—
Lex Friedman
Lex Friedman
especially
: to go into or put (something) into operation or motion again
relaunch a company/brand/product
The Herald-Leader was renaming its Web site … and wanted to relaunch with the new name … —Editor & Publisher
Editor & Publisher … also hopes motherhood will be the springboard that relaunches her stagnant acting career. —Roy S. Johnson
Roy S. Johnson … recasting those roles with younger actors could allow Sony to relaunch this series. —Charlene Jane Anders
Charlene Jane Anders
re·launch
ˈrē-ˌlȯnch
-ˌlänch
plural relaunches
: the act or an instance of launching something (such as a product or company) again
VW is struggling to come back from near extinction with a splashy relaunch of its retro icon, the Beetle.—Janet Guyon
Janet GuyonExamples of relaunch in a Sentence
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The board plans to relaunch its search for a permanent president in January, with the goal of appointing a permanent president who will start July 1.
Tucker will not take a salary during his time as interim president.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The rebrand and relaunch is clearly timed to coincide with Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, which launches on March 4.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The indie content group’s digital arm, Radar, will relaunch and manage Seven’s Great Home Ideas digital destination for inspiring DIY, food, garden, lifestyle and pet content.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The board plans to relaunch its search for a permanent president in January, with the goal of appointing a permanent president who will start July 1.
Tucker will not take a salary during his time as interim president.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
The blogger used an appearance on Meghan McCain's Happy Hour to give his take on the latest relaunch by the Duchess of Sussex, who has changed her lifestyle brand from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The rebrand and relaunch is clearly timed to coincide with Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, which launches on March 4.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Relaunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaunch. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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