reskill
noun C2
Plain meaning
to learn new skills for a different job or role
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe to learn new skills for a different job or role, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned reskill as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines reskill in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear reskillevidence of reskillwidespread reskill
Watch out
Do not use “reskill” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.