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re-elect /ˌriːɪlekt/ v [T] to elect again: He has been reelected to Parliament. —ion /ˈlekʃən/ n [C;U] She is seeking reelection for a third term of office.
re-en-try /ˌriːɪˈentri/ n [C;U] (an act of) entering again: The spacecraft made a successful reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Reese's Pea-nut But-ter Cup /ˌriːsɪz ˌpiːnʌt bʌtə ˈkʌpɪl-bʌtər/ trademark a type of round CANDY from the US, made from chocolate that is filled with PEANUT BUTTER
reeve /riːv/ n 1 an English law officer in former times 2 the president of a modern Canadian town council
Reeve, Christopher (1952-2004) a US film actor famous for playing the character of Superman. He was very seriously injured in a horseriding accident in 1995, and became almost completely PARALYSED (=unable to move). After his accident he started an organization that gives money to help find a cure for people with similar injuries.
Reeves, Ke-a-nu /ˈriːvz, kiˈɑːnuː/ (1964-) a US film actor, known for being sexually attractive, whose films include Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1988), My Own Private Idaho (1991), and the Matrix series of films (1999-2003)
Reeves, Vic /vɪk/ (1959-) a British COMEDIAN who appears on television with another comedian, Bob Mortimer. Their style of humour is deliberately very silly.
ref /ref/ n infml for REFEREE: Hey, ref, that was a foul!
ref. abbrev. for REFERENCE
re-face /ˌriːˈfeɪs/ v [T] to put a new surface on (a wall): The worn stonework on this building must be refaced.
re-fec-to-ry /rɪˈfektəri/ BrE || cafeteria AmE — n a large room in a school, college etc in which meals are served and eaten
re-fer /rɪˈfɜːr/ v -rr-
refer to phr v [T] 1 [(refer to sbdy/sthg.)] to mention or speak about: The scientist referred to the discovery as the most exciting new development in this field. | Which companies was she referring to when she spoke of competing firms? | The figures in the left-hand column refer to our overseas sales. 2 [(refer to sthg.)] to look at for information: to refer to a dictionary | Let me just refer to my notes to find the exact figures. 3 [(refer to sbdy/sthg.)] to concern; be directed towards or be RELEVANT to: The new law does not refer to land used for farming. 4 [(refer sbdy/sthg. to sbdy.)] to send or direct to (another place or person) for information, decision, or action: The shop referred the complaint (back) to the makers of the articles. | The professor referred me to an article she had written on this subject. | The proposal will have to be referred to the Finance Committee. → see also CROSS-REFER —able to adj
ref-er-ee¹ /ˌrefəˈriː/ n 1 a judge in charge of some games 2 BrE for REFERENCE (3b) 3 a person who is asked to settle a disagreement
Referee is used in connection with basketball, boxing, football, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, snooker, squash, and wrestling. Umpire is used in connection with badminton, baseball, cricket, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
referee² v [I;T] to act as referee for (a game): Who's going to referee (the football match)?
ref-er-ence /ˈrefərəns/ n 1 [C;U (to)] (an example of) mentioning: When I spoke to him about the expedition, he didn't make any reference to (=mention) your coming with us. | King William II was known as 'Rufus', a reference to his (=because he had) red hair. | Her speech contained only a passing reference to (=a quick mention of) the problem of unemployment. 2 [C;U(to)] (an example of) looking at something for information: Use this dictionary for easy reference. 3 [C] a) a piece of written information about someone's character, ability etc, especially when they are looking for employment: We will need to have references from your former employers. | We will lend you the money if you can provide a banker's reference. (=a note from the bank to say that you are a trustworthy customer) b) a person who provides such information: Ask your teacher to act as one of your references. 4 [C] something that tells a reader where the information came from that is used in a piece of writing: a list of references at the end of the article 5 in/with reference to fml
in connection with; about: With reference to your recent letter, I am instructed to inform you... → see also CROSS-REFERENCE, FRAME OF REFERENCE, TERMS OF REFERENCE
'reference book n a book, such as a dictionary, that is looked at when one needs information rather than read from beginning to end
'reference library n a collection of books that cannot be taken away but must be studied in the place where they are kept
ref-e-ren-dum /ˌrefəˈrendəm/ n pl. -da /də/ or -dums [C;U] a direct vote by all the people to decide about something on which there is strong disagreement, instead of the government making the decision. Referendums are legal in Britain but are very rarely used. In the US there is rarely a national referendum, but states hold them regularly, usually at the same time as other elections, to test public opinion on sensitive matters: The government will hold a referendum on whether the electoral system should be changed. | The question was decided by referendum. → compare PLEBISCITE
re-fer-ral /rɪˈfɜːrəl/ n [C;U(to)] (a case of) referring or being referred: a referral of the matter to the Finance Committee
re-fill¹ /riːˈfɪl/ v [T] to fill again: I'll refill my teapot. —able adj: a refillable cigarette lighter
re-fill² /ˈriːfɪl/ n (a container holding) a quantity of ink, petrol etc, to refill something: I bought two refills for my pen. | (infml) I can see your glass is empty; would you like a refill? (=another drink)
re-fine /rɪˈfaɪn/ v [T] to make pure: Oil has to be refined before it can be used. —finer n
refine on/upon sthg. phr v [T] to improve (a method, plan etc), especially in details; make refinements to
re-fined /rɪˈfaɪnd/ adj 1 [no comp.] made pure: refined oil/sugar 2 sometimes derog (of a person or their behaviour) showing, or intending to show, education, delicate feeling, and gentleness of manners; GENTEEL: a refined way of speaking | She's so refined that she always eats cake with a little fork. → opposite UNREFINED
re-fine-ment /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ n 1 [C(on)] an addition or improvement to an existing product, system etc: The new car has many added refinements such as air-conditioning and anti-locking brakes. 2 [U] the process of making something pure: the refinement of sugar 3 [U] the quality of being REFINED: a woman of great refinement
re-fin-e-ry /rɪˈfaɪnəri/ n a building and apparatus for refining metals, oil, sugar etc: a sugar refinery
re-fit¹ /riːˈfɪt/ v -tt- [I;T] a) (especially of a ship) to be made ready for further use: We sailed into port to refit. b) to make (especially a ship) ready for further use, e.g. by doing repairs and putting in new machinery
re-fit² /ˈriːfɪt/ n [C;U] the process of being refitted: The yacht needs a refit/is under refit.
re-flate /riːˈfleɪt/ v [I;T] to increase the supply of money in (a money system) to a former or desirable level
re-fla-tion /riːˈfleɪʃən/ n [U] a POLICY of increasing the amount of money being used in a country, usually leading to more demand for goods and more industrial activity → compare DEFLATION, INFLATION —ary adj
re-flect /rɪˈflekt/ v 1 [T] to throw back (heat, light, sound, or an image): The mirror reflects my face. | The mountains were reflected in the lake. 2 [T not usually in progressive forms] to express, make clear, or be a sign of; show: His behaviour reflects his lazy attitude to work. | The low value of the dollar reflects growing concern about the US economy. | Concern about the economy is reflected in the low value of the dollar. | [+wh-] Does this letter reflect what you really think? 3 [(on)] to think carefully: After reflecting for a time (on the problem) he decided not to go.
reflect on/upon phr v [T] 1 [(reflect on sbdy/sthg.)] (of an action or event) to cause to be seen or considered in a