retrain

verb

re·​train (ˌ)rē-ˈtrān How to pronounce retrain (audio)
retrained; retraining; retrains

transitive verb

: to train again or anew

intransitive verb

: to become trained again
retrainable adjective

Examples of retrain in a Sentence

The organization retrains people who have lost their jobs. He is retraining for another job. He retrained as a mechanic.
Recent Examples on the Web But that bill was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who cited the high price of retraining detectives across the state. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024 Therefore, workplace leaders should have a vision for what skills people in their organization need — and either invest in developing those skills or create job opportunities that workers can be retrained for. Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 11 June 2024 While city schools have involved the NYPD when hate crimes were committed and retrained principals on the discipline code, the district has also partnered with Jewish nonprofits and museums and an interfaith advisory council, and focused on education, Banks said. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 May 2024 According to research the federation has conducted, around a third of its network is run by people who have retrained from other professions, and Giraud is particularly enthusiastic about the new life being breathed into the industry. Chrissie McClatchie, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for retrain 

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of retrain was in 1856

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“Retrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrain. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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retrain

verb
re·​train rē-ˈtrān How to pronounce retrain (audio)
1
: to train again or anew
2
: to become retrained
retrainable adjective

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