retry

Take another shot

Retry means to try again after a failure or unsatisfactory result.

In computing, retry describes attempting an operation that didn't complete successfully: The download failed—click retry.

In law, to retry a case is to hold a new trial.

The noun refers to an additional attempt: After three retries, the connection finally worked.

attempt

reattempt

Try once more

reapply · retake · another go · another shot · repeat · rerun · restart · persistence · perseverance · determination

redemption

second chance

Renewed opportunity after failure

clean slate · do-over · mulligan · renewal · rehabilitation · recovery · redemption · forgiveness · reprieve · bounce back

computing

timeout

Brief suspension of play

requeue · failover · poll · ping · request · connection · upload · download · sync · refresh

litigation

retrial

Fresh court proceeding

remand · reconsideration · motion · reversal · vacate · overturn · reexamination · judicial review · de novo · continuance

Categories
Opposites
persistence vs. cessation

retrygive up

Stop attempting something

quit · stop · abandon · discontinue · surrender

repetition vs. singularity

retryone-shot

Occurring just once

first try

action vs. acceptance of outcome

retryaccept

Consent to receive

concede · resign · settle · let go · move on

Family

retrying, retried, retries

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G