Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recommission

verb
/ˌriːkəˈmɪʃən/
Definition
To commission again or to grant a new authorization or assignment.
Examples
  • The navy decided to recommission the ships that had been decommissioned for repairs.
  • After evaluating the new technology, the organization chose to recommission the old equipment.
  • They plan to recommission the project after addressing the initial feedback.
Meaning
Recommission refers to the act of assigning something or someone again to service or duty after it has been out of use or re-evaluated.
Synonyms
  • reactivate
  • reassign
  • rehire
  • revive
  • renew