reconnect

verb

re·​con·​nect (ˌ)rē-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce reconnect (audio)
reconnected; reconnecting; reconnects

transitive + intransitive

: to connect again
The project … is reconnecting a road that was buried after a massive landslide …Juan Reyes
The organization also hosts family workshops that allow returning servicemen and women to reconnect with their children through woodworking projects such as bird houses.Deborah Sullivan Brennan

Examples of reconnect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The mission is to reconnect Butler Place to downtown, improve infrastructure, and promote economic development. ‘Do something great with it’ Standing in front of what was the rental office on Luella Street, Greg Wilson takes in the scene of Butler Place today. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024 In remarks shared to YouTube, Tinubu stressed the importance of setting a positive example for the next generation and alluded that Meghan visited Nigeria to reconnect with her roots. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 Surrounded by the untrammeled beauty of clear water and lush flora, the hotel inspires visitors to reconnect with nature, whether that's lazing on the pristine, private beach or going on a bonefishing excursion. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 The scenic beauty at Century Farms is a major draw for people looking to reconnect with nature. Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconnect 

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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reconnect was in 1700

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“Reconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnect. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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