reenter

verb

re·​en·​ter (ˌ)rē-ˈen-tər How to pronounce reenter (audio)
reentered; reentering; reenters
Synonyms of reenternext

transitive verb

1
: to enter (something) again
2
: to return to and enter

intransitive verb

: to enter again

Examples of reenter in a Sentence

The space shuttle has safely reentered the Earth's atmosphere. If you leave the theater, you won't be allowed to reenter without showing a ticket stub. The quarterback reentered the game in the second half. The original file was corrupted, so they had to reenter the data.
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The Home Self-Deportation program could help preserve the ability for someone to lawfully reenter in the future, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026 So nuclear power—under 20% of the grid—reenters the equation thanks to new technologies, growing bipartisan support, and eased regulatory permitting. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 Astronomer Jonathan McDowell, who tracks thousands of orbital satellites and rockets, said late Monday the errant stage had been cataloged by the Space Force and should reenter Earth’s atmosphere quickly. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026 The agency's spokesperson said the fish are returned to the river to decompose naturally, allowing the nutrients stored in their bodies to reenter the ecosystem. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reenter

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of reenter was in the 15th century

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“Reenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenter. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

reenter

verb
re·​en·​ter (ˈ)rē-ˈent-ər How to pronounce reenter (audio)
: to enter again
reentered the building

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