reattach
verb
re·at·tach
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈtach 
reattached; reattaching; reattaches
1
transitive
: to attach (something) again
reattach the hoses
reattaching the retina to underlying tissue
2
intransitive
: to become attached anew
The dentist will probably bond that tooth to the adjacent teeth for a number of weeks until it reattaches.—
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reattachment
noun
plural reattachments
reattachment of a severed finger
reattachment surgery
Modern treatment for detached retina may include reattachment of the retina with a laser (like spot-welding) or freezing small areas (cryotherapy).
—Richard P. Holm
Richard P. Holm
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Afterwards, all that is needed is to reattach the glove box securely.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Hold the cover back in the place before using your screwdriver to reattach the screws.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Its base station can wash, dry, remove or reattach the mop pads as needed, and empty the robot's dustbin.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 11 Jan. 2025
To restore vibrancy to the office, organizations must first help employees reattach to their work environments.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Hold the cover back in the place before using your screwdriver to reattach the screws.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Its base station can wash, dry, remove or reattach the mop pads as needed, and empty the robot's dustbin.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 11 Jan. 2025
To restore vibrancy to the office, organizations must first help employees reattach to their work environments.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Reattach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reattach. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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reattach
intransitive verb
re·at·tach
ˌrē-ə-ˈtach
: to become attached anew
: to attach again
reattach a severed finger
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