re-establish
UK: ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃ | US: ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃ
vt. to establish again or anew; restore to a previous state or position
re-establish = re<again> + establish<set up>
- re: A prefix from Latin, meaning "again" or "back." It indicates repetition or restoration.
- establish: Derived from Old French establiss- (stem of establir), from Latin stabilire (to make stable), from stabilis (firm, steady).
Etymology Origin:
The word "re-establish" combines the Latin prefix re- (denoting repetition) with the verb establish, which traces back to the idea of making something stable or permanent. Originally used in legal and institutional contexts (e.g., restoring a government or system), it now broadly applies to reviving or reinstating anything from relationships to routines. The logic is straightforward: re- + establish = "to set up again."
The government plans to re-establish diplomatic ties with the neighboring country.
After the fire, the community worked hard to re-establish the local school.
The company aims to re-establish its reputation through transparent practices.
Wildlife programs help re-establish endangered species in their natural habitats.
She hopes to re-establish contact with her childhood friends.