Reentered: meaning, definitions and examples

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reentered

 

[ riˈɪntərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

returning action

The word 'reentered' is the past tense of the verb 'reenter,' which means to enter again. It can refer to going back into a space, situation, or condition from which one has previously exited. This term can be used in both physical contexts, such as going back into a building, and abstract contexts, like reentering a conversation. Reentering could also imply returning to a former state or status after an absence.

Synonyms

come back, re-enter, return

Examples of usage

  • He reentered the room after the meeting.
  • After a long break, she reentered the workforce.
  • They reentered the discussion with new perspectives.
  • The astronaut reentered Earth's atmosphere safely.
  • He reentered the competition with a better strategy.

Translations

Translations of the word "reentered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reentrado

🇮🇳 फिर से प्रवेश किया

🇩🇪 wieder eingetreten

🇮🇩 masuk kembali

🇺🇦 повторно введений

🇵🇱 ponownie wprowadzony

🇯🇵 再入場した

🇫🇷 réintroduit

🇪🇸 reingresado

🇹🇷 yeniden girilmiş

🇰🇷 재진입된

🇸🇦 تم إعادة الدخول

🇨🇿 znovu vstoupeno

🇸🇰 znovu zadané

🇨🇳 重新输入的

🇸🇮 ponovno vnešen

🇮🇸 aftur skráð

🇰🇿 қайта енгізілген

🇬🇪 მეორედ შესული

🇦🇿 təkrar daxil edilmiş

🇲🇽 reingresado

Etymology

The term 'reenter' is derived from the prefix 're-' which means 'again' or 'back' added to the verb 'enter,' which comes from the Latin 'intrare,' meaning 'to go in.' The combination signifies a return to a place or situation. The use of 'reenter' can be traced back to the late 19th century, and it has since evolved to encompass various contexts in both everyday language and technical jargon. In computing, 'reenter' can refer to a program or process returning to a state after being interrupted, showing the term's adaptability across different fields. Its usage expanded particularly with technological advancements, where individuals may have to reenter data or login credentials multiple times, illustrating how the term has found relevance in modern vernacular.