Reentry: meaning, definitions and examples

Can also be used in more general contexts to describe going back into a place or situation from which one has been absent.

• The reentry of students to the classroom was managed in phases.

Commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of going back to a place or situation. It’s the most general and neutral term among the group.

• After traveling for a year, she is finally returning home.
• Returning to the office after a long weekend always feels tough.

Used when bringing something back into use or existence, particularly in contexts like ecology, policies, or societal norms.

• The reintroduction of wolves to the national park was a success.
• The reintroduction of the old law sparked a lot of debate.

Mostly used in formal or legal contexts to indicate the restoration of a previous status, position, or rights, especially after they have been taken away.

• His reinstatement as CEO came as a surprise to many employees.
• The committee voted for the reinstatement of the old policies.

Often used in the context of astronauts or space missions, indicating the act of entering into the Earth's atmosphere again. Can also refer to the act of returning to a place after a period of absence.

• The space capsule's reentry into the Earth's atmosphere was carefully monitored.
• After a long hiatus, her reentry into the workforce was challenging.

A general term for coming back to a place or state. It can be used in various contexts, both formal and informal.

• She eagerly awaited his return from the trip.
• The return of the warm weather was a welcome change.

Used when someone is coming back to join a group, organization, or activity they were previously a part of.

• He is rejoining the band after a two-year break.
• She is rejoining her old company, where she worked for over a decade.

Implies starting something again after it was paused or interrupted. Not limited to physical presence but often used in formal or scheduled contexts.

• The resumption of the meeting is scheduled for next week.
• There was a resumption of hostilities between the two countries.