retackle

/rɪˈtækl/ or /riˈtækl/

Definitions

1. verb

to reattach or rejoin something, especially a part of a vehicle, that has come loose or been detached

“The driver had to retackle the loose wheel to continue driving safely.”

2. noun

a reattachment or rejoining of something, especially a part of a vehicle

“The retackle of the broken mirror took only a few minutes to complete.”

Synonyms

  • reattach
  • rejoin

Antonyms

  • detach
  • disengage