retrain

verb

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

transitive verb

: to train again or anew

intransitive verb

: to become trained again
retrainable
(ˌ)rē-ˈtrā-nə-bəl How to pronounce retrain (audio)
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.
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Expanding worker retraining programs, investing in the ailing public school system, and improving access to community colleges will do far more than tariffs to rebuild the middle class—and are the first steps in forging a new social contract. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Buyer said Anthropic's move could be seen favorably if the funds support retraining or help workers find alternative employment when the technology disrupts their jobs. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 Asked how to square those four shifts, with more CEOs planning cuts and more also retraining, redesign roles and hire for AI, Walsh said to read the numbers loosely. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 The mayor and the Council are ready to help with retraining and real jobs that carry a living wage and benefits. — Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrain

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 27 Oct. 2026.

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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
-ˈtrā-nə-bəl How to pronounce retrain (audio)
adjective

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