regroup
UK[ˌriːˈɡruːp]US[ˌriˈɡruːp]
v
To organize into a new group or groups, especially after a setback or for a new purpose.
v
To reorganize one's thoughts, forces, or resources, especially after a shock or defeat.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
group
re
again
group
assemble
Etymology
The word "regroup" is a modern English formation, combining the Latin-derived prefix "re-" with the noun "group," which entered English via French from the Italian "gruppo," meaning a knot or cluster. The literal construction means "to group again." This transparent logic reflects its military origins, where it described the critical tactical act of reassembling scattered troops into a new formation after a battle or retreat. Over time, its application broadened to encompass any process of reorganization, whether of physical entities, abstract ideas, or emotional states, following a period of disruption or failure.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + group (assemble)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back," indicating repetition or restoration.
group: French origin (ultimately from Italian 'gruppo'), a root meaning "a cluster or assemblage of people or things."
Examples
After the initial marketing campaign failed, the team decided to regroup and develop a new strategy.
The soldiers retreated to a nearby hill to regroup their forces.
Give me a moment to regroup my thoughts before I answer your question.