Word
reestablish
Phoneticsreestab·lish
US/ɹiɪˈstæbɫɪʃ/
UK/ɹiːɪstˈæblɪʃ/
Definition
v. to start something again after it has stopped or been destroyed. You use this when you want to bring back a connection, a system, or a relationship.
v. to reconstitute or reinstate something that has been lost, destroyed, or suspended. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“The company plans to reestablish its presence in the European market.”
“After the storm damaged the power lines, the utility company worked through the night to reestablish the electricity supply to the neighborhood.”
“Diplomatic efforts were focused on reestablishing the communication channels that had been severed during the previous decade of political tension between the two nations.”
Examples
simple
“The company plans to reestablish its presence in the European market.”
contextual
“After the storm damaged the power lines, the utility company worked through the night to reestablish the electricity supply to the neighborhood.”
complex
“Diplomatic efforts were focused on reestablishing the communication channels that had been severed during the previous decade of political tension between the two nations.”
Real-World Examples
“Among them, the repair of that bond generally appears more direct—they reestablish contact, soothe one another and restore their relationships in the process.” “The club appear to be in a relatively healthy position with ambitious owners determined to reestablish the 2012 FA Cup winners as a regular, competitive presence in the WSL.” Etymology
From re- + establish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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