redeliver: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low to MediumFormal/Business/Logistics
Quick answer
What does “redeliver” mean?
To deliver something again, either the same item or a replacement, after a failed or unsatisfactory initial delivery.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To deliver something again, either the same item or a replacement, after a failed or unsatisfactory initial delivery.
Can also mean to hand back or return something previously received, or, in a rhetorical/archaic sense, to surrender again.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Both varieties use the term in logistics and formal correspondence.
Connotations
Neutral; implies a corrective action or fulfillment of an obligation.
Frequency
Slightly more frequent in American business English due to larger domestic logistics industries, but the term is standard in both.
Grammar
How to Use “redeliver” in a Sentence
[Subject] redeliver [Direct Object] (to [Recipient])[Subject] redeliver [Direct Object] on [Date/Time]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “redeliver” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The courier will redeliver the parcel after you've paid the outstanding customs fee.
- Can you redeliver these confidential papers to the solicitor's office in the morning?
American English
- The company will redeliver the appliance at no extra cost.
- We need to redeliver the contract to the client for a new signature.
adverb
British English
- The goods were sent redelivered, but to the wrong address.
- The letter arrived, having been redelivered via a different postal route.
American English
- The package was shipped redelivered overnight.
- They sent it redelivered after the first attempt failed.
adjective
British English
- The redelivered package arrived in perfect condition.
- A redeliver charge may apply.
American English
- The redelivered item still had the same defect.
- You can schedule a redeliver attempt online.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Crucial in logistics, customer service, and supply chain management. E.g., 'We will redeliver your order free of charge.'
Academic
Rare. May appear in case studies on logistics or operations management.
Everyday
Used when talking about failed postal or courier deliveries. E.g., 'The post office will redeliver it tomorrow.'
Technical
Used in shipping software, API documentation for courier services, and logistics protocols.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “redeliver”
- Using 'redeliver' for the first/initial delivery (incorrect: *'They will redeliver the pizza in 30 minutes' for a new order).
- Confusing it with 'return' (to send back to the sender) rather than 'deliver again' to the original recipient.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. 'Redeliver' means to deliver the same item (or a replacement) again to the intended recipient. 'Return' means to send an item back to its original sender or point of origin.
It is less common and sounds formal. For emails, 'resend' or 'send again' are more natural choices in everyday language.
Yes, the noun is 'redelivery' (e.g., 'schedule a redelivery').
Typically, yes. It implies a prior delivery attempt was unsuccessful, incomplete, or the item needs to be sent again for another reason (e.g., incorrect item sent).
To deliver something again, either the same item or a replacement, after a failed or unsatisfactory initial delivery.
Redeliver is usually formal/business/logistics in register.
Redeliver: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriː.dɪˈlɪv.ər/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌri.dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this verb.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a postman with a RED tag on a parcel, having to DELIVER it again -> RE-DELIVER.
Conceptual Metaphor
FULFILLMENT IS A JOURNEY (a second attempt to complete the journey of the item to its destination).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the verb 'redeliver' LEAST likely to be used?