recommit: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Political, Personal
Quick answer
What does “recommit” mean?
To commit again.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To commit again; to pledge, devote, or assign something or oneself once more.
To send a legislative bill or proposal back to a committee for further review or amendment.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The parliamentary sense is more common in American political discourse. No significant spelling or pronunciation variation.
Connotations
Neutral to positive when referring to personal dedication; procedural/neutral in political context.
Frequency
Moderate and similar in both varieties, slightly higher in US political reporting.
Grammar
How to Use “recommit” in a Sentence
[Subject] recommits [Object] to [Goal/Institution][Subject] recommits to [Gerund/Noun Phrase][Legislative body] recommits the bill to [Committee]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “recommit” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- After the setback, the team decided to recommit to the original plan.
- The MP moved to recommit the clause for further scrutiny.
American English
- He had to recommit himself to his recovery program.
- The Senate voted to recommit the bill to the Appropriations Committee.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in strategic plans or employee evaluations to denote renewed focus on goals.
Academic
Appears in sociological or psychological texts discussing behavioural change and perseverance.
Everyday
Used in personal contexts like relationships, fitness goals, or New Year's resolutions.
Technical
A specific parliamentary procedure in legislative bodies.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “recommit”
- Incorrect: 'I recommit for my job.' Correct: 'I recommit to my job.'
- Confusing 'recommit' with 'remit' (to send money or to forgive).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is standard as one word: 'recommit'. The hyphenated form 're-commit' is less common but not incorrect.
Yes, absolutely. It is commonly used to speak about renewing dedication to personal goals, relationships, or habits.
The related noun is 'recommitment' (e.g., 'a recommitment to peace').
Not necessarily a failure. It can imply a lapse, a break, or simply a conscious decision to renew and strengthen an existing commitment.
To commit again.
Recommit is usually formal, political, personal in register.
Recommit: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːkəˈmɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriːkəˈmɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “recommit to the cause”
- “recommit to the drawing board (parliamentary)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of RE-COMMIT: like hitting the REplay button on your COMMITment.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMMITMENT IS A JOURNEY (getting back on the path), COMMITMENT IS A CONTRACT (re-signing it).
Practice
Quiz
In a parliamentary context, what does it mean to 'recommit' a bill?