reintroduce
B2Formal to Neutral
Definition
Meaning
To bring something back into use, existence, or practice after it had stopped or been removed.
To formally present or make known again; to bring a species back to an area where it had become extinct; to submit a legislative bill for consideration again.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
Implies a prior state of existence or use that was discontinued. Often used in policy, ecology, and social contexts. The prefix 're-' is stressed, emphasizing the return to a previous state.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Spelling is consistent. Potential minor difference in frequency in political contexts (e.g., 'reintroduce a bill' is common in both UK Parliament and US Congress).
Connotations
Neutral in both varieties. Carries connotations of restoration, correction, or policy change.
Frequency
Slightly more frequent in British English in ecological contexts (e.g., 'reintroduce a species'), but common in American English as well.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
reintroduce somethingreintroduce something to something/somebodyreintroduce something into somethingVocabulary
Synonyms
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this verb.”
Usage
Context Usage
Business
The company plans to reintroduce the popular model with updated features.
Academic
The study aims to reintroduce a historical framework for analysing modern governance.
Everyday
They decided to reintroduce a weekly family dinner night.
Technical
Conservationists successfully reintroduced the beaver to the Scottish Highlands.
Examples
By Part of Speech
verb
British English
- The government will reintroduce the railway franchise scheme next year.
- We should reintroduce wolves to the Scottish glens.
- After the outcry, they had to reintroduce the original funding formula.
American English
- The senator vowed to reintroduce the bill in the next session.
- The park service plans to reintroduce the native trout to this stream.
- The brand will reintroduce its classic sneaker with a new marketing campaign.
adverb
British English
- Not commonly used as an adverb.
American English
- Not commonly used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- The reintroduced species is thriving.
- A reintroduced tax on plastic bags has been effective.
American English
- The reintroduced legislation faces an uphill battle.
- Reintroduced wolves have changed the ecosystem dynamics.
Examples
By CEFR Level
- The zoo will reintroduce the panda to China.
- My school reintroduced uniforms last year.
- The city council voted to reintroduce the late-night bus service.
- After the problem was fixed, they reintroduced the new software.
- The opposition party promised to reintroduce the graduate tax if elected.
- Efforts to reintroduce the extinct bird to the island have so far failed.
- The author skilfully reintroduces the thematic motif of betrayal in the final chapter.
- The policy was reintroduced with stringent new safeguards to prevent previous abuses.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: RE-INTRODUCE. You introduce someone at a party. If they leave and come back later, you have to RE-introduce them.
Conceptual Metaphor
RETURNING IS REINTRODUCING (A concept, species, or policy returns to its former place/state).
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- Avoid calquing as 'представить снова' for concepts/policies; use 'возобновить', 'восстановить'. For species, use 'реинтродуцировать' is correct but formal; 'вернуть в природу' is more common.
- Do not confuse with 'повторно представить' which is more literal for introducing a person again.
Common Mistakes
- Misspelling as 're-introduce' (hyphen is less common in modern usage).
- Using it without a clear antecedent (e.g., 'They will reintroduce' without stating *what*).
- Confusing with 'reintroduction' (noun).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'reintroduce' LEAST appropriate?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Introduce' means to bring something into use or knowledge for the first time. 'Reintroduce' specifically means to bring it back after an absence.
Yes, but it's less common. It's used when formally presenting someone again (e.g., after a long absence) or metaphorically (e.g., reintroducing oneself to an old hobby).
The hyphenated form is less common in contemporary English but may be found in older texts or specific style guides. The closed form 'reintroduce' is standard.
The noun form is 'reintroduction' (e.g., the reintroduction of a species).