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Definition of reenter

reenter

/riːˈɛntər/
(UK: re-enter)
re · en · ter
Adjective:reentrant
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Past Simple:reentered
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Past Participle:reentered
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Present Participle:reentering
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reenter Lexical Profile

reenter Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To enter a place, space, or state again after having left it, including when a spacecraft returns from outer space into the Earth's atmosphere.

Example

"Once spectators leave the stadium, they are not permitted to reenter without a valid pass."

2

To record, type, or submit data or information into a system, list, or computer a second time.

Example

"Please reenter your password to confirm the changes to your account settings."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as 're-enter' in British English or when editors wish to prevent visual confusion between the double 'e' and a long vowel sound.

• Rhymes for reenter

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') and the verb 'enter', borrowed from Old French 'entrer' and ultimately from Latin 'intrare' ('to go into').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reenter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reenter
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