resettle

🇺🇸 /ˌriːˈsetl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌriːˈsetl/
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verb
R

To move people to a new place to live.

The refugees were resettled in a new country where they could start a new life.

R

To start living in an area again after it was empty.

The town was resettled by people who wanted a fresh start.

R

To get comfortable in a new position or place.

After being disturbed, the cat resettled on the sofa.

translation

v. To move people to a new place to live.; To start living in an area again after it was empty.; To get comfortable in a new position or place.

Word Forms

3rd Present resettles
Past resettled
Perfect resettled
Progressive resettling