re-engage
UK[ˌriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]US[ˌriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]
v
to become involved with or interested in something again
v
to arrange to employ someone or use their services again
Morpheme Breakdown
re
engage
re
again
engage
involve
Etymology
the word is a modern english formation combining the latin prefix 're-' with the verb 'engage'. 'engage' entered english from old french 'engagier', meaning "to pledge" or "to bind by a promise," which itself derives from the frankish (germanic) root 'wadiare' related to a pledge or gage. the prefix 're-', from latin, consistently conveys the sense of repetition or return. therefore, the literal construction "to pledge/bind again" or "to involve again" logically evolved into its current abstract meanings of recommitting to an activity, interest, or employment contract.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + engage (involve)
re- is a prefix of latin origin meaning "again" or "back". engage is a verb of french (old french 'engagier') and ultimately germanic origin, meaning "to pledge" or "to involve".
Examples
after a short break, she decided to re-engage with her studies.
the company hopes to re-engage former customers with its new loyalty program.
the diplomat worked to re-engage the two parties in peace talks.