reconnected; reconnecting; reconnects

transitive + intransitive

: to connect again
The project … is reconnecting a road that was buried after a massive landslide … Juan Reyes
The organization also hosts family workshops that allow returning servicemen and women to reconnect with their children through woodworking projects such as bird houses. Deborah Sullivan Brennan

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Use it to reflect on your leadership journey, reconnect with your values, and set a vision for the year ahead. Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Fortunately, in recent years, there have been promising moves to reconnect habitat, even within an increasingly fragmented landscape. Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024 Chad Michael Murray loved getting to reconnect with his Freaky Friday costar Lindsay Lohan for the film's upcoming sequel. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 In this 2023 Netflix original, Charlotte reconnects with her estranged friend with the intention of finding out the truth: Could anyone's life actually be that amazing? EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconnect 

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reconnect was in 1700

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“Reconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnect. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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