Definition

To start something again after it has been stopped or interrupted.

Example

After the meeting was postponed, we decided to reinitiate the discussion next week.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you think we should reinitiate our book club meetings?

That's a great idea! It's been a while since we got together.

Yeah, I really miss our discussions about the books.

Me too! Let's plan a date to start it up again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinitiate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "initiare" (meaning to begin). The word means to begin again or start something anew.

Memory Tip

Think of starting something 'again' ('re-') — that's why reinitiate means to begin anew.

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