re-enter
UK[ˌriːˈentə(r)]US[ˌriːˈentər]
v
to go back into a place, or to join an organization or activity again
v
to type information into a computer again
Morpheme Breakdown
re
enter
re
again
enter
go into
Etymology
the word "re-enter" is a transparent compound formed within english by attaching the productive prefix "re-" to the existing verb "enter". the prefix "re-", from latin re-, red-, meaning "back" or "again", has been used in english since middle english to indicate repetition or return. the verb "enter" entered english via old french entrer, from latin intrare (to go into), itself derived from intra (within). thus, the literal morphemic construction "go into again" directly and logically yields the modern meanings of returning to a place, state, or system.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + enter (go into)
re- is a prefix of Latin origin meaning "again" or "back". enter is a verb of Anglo-French and Latin origin (from Latin intrare, to go into) which functions as the core lexical root.
Examples
the spacecraft will re-enter the earth's atmosphere tomorrow.
you need to re-enter your password to confirm the changes.
after a long career break, she decided to re-enter the workforce.