Reacquaint: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when you meet someone again after a long time and want to get to know them anew.

• I need to reacquaint myself with my old school friends.
• During the reunion, they took some time to reacquaint with each other.

This is suitable when you want to reestablish a previously lost or weakened relationship or communication.

• After years of no contact, I decided to reconnect with my college roommate.
• The family reunion was a great chance to reconnect with distant relatives.

Use this word to talk about setting up or bringing something back into existence, typically in a formal or structured manner.

• The company worked hard to reestablish its presence in the local market.
• Efforts are being made to reestablish peace in the region.

This fits situations where something is being presented or brought back after it was absent or forgotten.

• The zoo plans to reintroduce the endangered species into the wild.
• The government decided to reintroduce the tax incentives for small businesses.

When you encounter someone or something you used to know well but haven't seen or interacted with for a long time

• It's been years since I saw Mary. I need to reacquaint myself with her and see how she's been.

When you need to renew knowledge or skills to keep them current or up-to-date

• I took a course to refresh my programming skills.

For systematically going over material or information, often as a preparation for an exam or an important event

• I need to review my notes before the big test tomorrow.

For brushing up on skills or knowledge that you haven't used in a while and need to regain proficiency

• Before starting my new job, I need to brush up on my French.