reentry

[ ree-en-tree ]

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noun

plural reentries.

an act of reentering.
the return from outer space into the earth's atmosphere of an earth-orbiting satellite, spacecraft, rocket, or the like.
Law. the retaking of possession under a right reserved in a prior conveyance.
Also called reentry card. Bridge, Whist. a card that will win a trick enabling one to regain the lead previously lost, especially the lead from a particular hand.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reentry¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; re-, entry

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Example Sentences

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Newsom stated that Castillo has committed himself to self-improvement while in prison and appears to be a good prospect for reentry into the community.

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As a result, objects in this region are now experiencing less drag than they did decades ago — which means they are staying up longer, and fewer are completely burning up on reentry.

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Authorities are looking for two men who, in separate incidents, tampered with their ankle monitors and left the Los Angeles County reentry programs where they were serving the end of their prison sentences.

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Tickets are sold only online, not on-site, and no reentry is allowed.

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Three were charged with illegal reentry after removal and six with improper entry.

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re-entrant re-entry

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