regroup
Gather after setback
To regroup is to reorganize after a setback or disruption.
Military forces regroup after a failed assault, gathering scattered units to try again.
The meaning extends to any recovery of composure or coordination: Let's regroup after lunch and figure out our next steps.
A company might regroup after losing a major client, reassessing strategy before moving forward.
Restore to original form
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- reconveneMeet again after adjournment
- restructureRearrange fundamental organization
- rearrangeAlter the sequence
realign · reconfigure · reconstitute · reorder · reshuffle · redistribute · pull together · bring together
Join after separation
- reconveneMeet again after adjournment
- reassembleRestore to original form
- come togetherGather into one group
- gatherBring or come together
band together · join forces · circle the wagons · team huddle · get together · close ranks · solidarity · unite
Evaluate a second time
- rethinkEvaluate again differently
- reconsiderThink about something anew
- replanDevise a new strategy
- pivotPoint of rotation
recalibrate · fall back · retreat · reposition · plan B · reevaluate · step back · take stock
Heal after illness
- bounce backRecover from difficulty
- rallyGathering for a cause
- healRestore to wellness
- convalesceRegain strength after sickness
rehabilitate · restoration · renewal · rejuvenate · mend · therapy · remission · resilience
Pause to recover energy
- time-outTemporary halt in activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- step backCreate distance, literally/figuratively
- catch breathRest to resume breathing
cool down · decompress · reset · breathing room · mental break · pause · intermission · respite
reassemble
Restore to original form
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- reconveneMeet again after adjournment
- restructureRearrange fundamental organization
rearrange · realign · reconfigure · reconstitute · reorder · reshuffle · redistribute · pull together · bring together · rejoin
reunite
Join after separation
- reconveneMeet again after adjournment
- reassembleRestore to original form
- come togetherGather into one group
gather · band together · join forces · circle the wagons · team huddle · get together · close ranks · solidarity · unite · teamwork
reassess
Evaluate a second time
- rethinkEvaluate again differently
- reconsiderThink about something anew
- replanDevise a new strategy
pivot · recalibrate · fall back · retreat · reposition · plan B · reevaluate · step back · take stock · think again
recuperate
Heal after illness
- bounce backRecover from difficulty
- rallyGathering for a cause
- healRestore to wellness
convalesce · rehabilitate · restoration · renewal · rejuvenate · mend · therapy · remission · resilience · overcome
take a breather
Pause to recover energy
- time-outTemporary halt in activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- step backCreate distance, literally/figuratively
catch breath · cool down · decompress · reset · breathing room · mental break · pause · intermission · respite · clear head
- strategystrategy, grand strategy, tactics, tactic, tactical
- additionsum, plus, add, addend, addition
- renewalrenewal, reinvigoration, restart, reboot, fresh start
- reorganizationreorganize, restructure, reshuffle, rearrange, realign
- regroup synonymsrally, reconvene, reorganize, reassembly, muster
- military commandsattention, halt, fall back, advance, attack