reentry
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːˌɛntri/
KK: /ˈriːˌɛntri/
noun
Definition
The act of entering again or returning to a place or situation after having left it.
Example
The astronaut's reentry into the Earth's atmosphere was carefully planned.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new rules for reentry in bridge tournaments?
Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds interesting!
I think it might make the game more exciting, especially for strategy.
Definitely! A good reentry can change the whole outcome.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
return
reentry
reappearance
Antonyms
exit
departure
withdrawal
Root Explanation
Reentry → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "entry" (from Old French *entrer*, meaning to go in). The word "reentry" means the act of entering again.
Memory Tip
Think of going 'in again' — 're-' means again, and 'entry' refers to the act of going in.
Visually Confused Words
retry
entry
predentary
precentory
revestry
retentor
resenter
repenter