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