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revisit

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈvɪzɪt// UK //ɹɪvˈɪzɪt// re·vis·it

v. to look at or talk about something again, especially to see if you want to change your mind.

v. to consider or examine a topic, idea, or location again, often with the intent of reassessing a previous decision.


SIMPLE

We should revisit this plan next month.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee decided to revisit the budget proposal after the new financial reports were released.

COMPLEX

While the initial policy seemed effective, the board agreed to revisit the matter in six months to ensure no unforeseen negative consequences had emerged.

Origin

From Middle English revisite, from Middle French revisiter and Latin revīsitāre. By surface analysis, re + visit.

Usage

Transitive; takes a direct object which is usually an abstract noun like 'topic', 'issue', or 'decision'.

Pitfall

revisit back to the idearevisit the ideaThe prefix 're-' already means 'again' or 'back', making 'back to' redundant.

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