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reconnect
(re|con¦nect)
Pronunciation:
/riːkəˈnɛkt/
verb
[
with object
]
connect back together:
surgeons had to reconnect tendons, nerves, and veins
[
no object
]
re-establish a bond of communication or emotion:
in order to keep your marriage healthy, it is important to reconnect as mature individuals
Derivatives
reconnection
noun
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