re-engage
Return to participation
Re-engage means to engage again after a pause or withdrawal.
Someone might re-engage with a hobby they'd abandoned, or re-engage in conversation after stepping away.
In military contexts, forces re-engage the enemy after breaking off combat.
The word applies to anything requiring renewed attention or participation: After her sabbatical, she was ready to re-engage with her research.
Join after separation
- rekindleRenew something dormant
- reestablishRestore after interruption
- reconcileResolve a disagreement
- reintegrateReturn to unified state
rebuild · restore · reconnect · rejoin · reenter · reacquaint · reattach · resume
Return to a group
- reactivateRestore to working state
- recommitPledge oneself once more
- reinvolveInclude once more
- reattendAttend again
return · resume · re-enter · come back · sign up again · resubscribe · re-enlist · reregister
reunite
Join after separation
- rekindleRenew something dormant
- reestablishRestore after interruption
- reconcileResolve a disagreement
reintegrate · rebuild · restore · reconnect · rejoin · reenter · reacquaint · reattach · resume · return
rejoin
Return to a group
- reactivateRestore to working state
- recommitPledge oneself once more
- reinvolveInclude once more
reattend · return · resume · re-enter · come back · sign up again · resubscribe · re-enlist · reregister
reinvigorate
Restore vitality to
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- rekindleRenew something dormant
- renewMake valid again
refresh · reawaken · reignite · reenergize · refocus · recommit · reinspire · recharge · jumpstart · rally
refocus
Redirect one's attention
re-engagetune out
Deliberately stop attending
disengage · zone out · disconnect · lose focus · drift away
re-engagedisengage
Break free from attachment
disconnect · decouple · release · deactivate · detach
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