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re·gret·ta·ble /rɪˈgretəbəl/ adj euph (often used when a stronger word is really meant) that one should feel sorry about; causing regret: His behaviour at the party was most regrettable. (=very bad) | It is regrettable that the government has found it necessary to use such secretive methods.
re·gret·ta·bly /rɪˈgretəbli/ adv 1 in a regrettable manner; to a regrettable degree 2 it is regrettable that: Regrettably, the cancellation of this order will lead to some job losses. → see REGRETFULLY (USAGE)
re·group /ˌriːˈgruːp/ v [I,T] to (cause to) form into new groups or into groups again
reg·u·lar¹ /ˈregjlər/ adj 1 happening or appearing with the same amount of time or space between each one and the next; not varying: the regular tick of the clock | His pulse is not very regular. | Plant the seeds at regular intervals. 2 a) happening, coming, or doing something again and again at the same times each day, week etc: regular readers of this newspaper/users of this bus service | regular working hours | We hold regular planning meetings. | We meet on a regular basis. | They keep regular hours. (=get up and go to bed at the same times each day) b) (of a person) getting rid of waste food from the bowels often enough: Eating fruit will keep you regular. 3 happening (almost) every time: regular attendance at church | his regular failure to meet the deadlines 4 usually apprec evenly shaped: He has very regular features. (=of the face) | A cube is a regular solid. (=all its sides are the same) 5 proper; correct: It's not the regular way of spelling this word. 6 especially AmE ordinary; average: Do you want the regular size or this big one? 7 (in grammar) following a common pattern: The verb 'dance' is regular, but the verb 'be' is not. → opposite IRREGULAR 8 [A no comp.] professional; not just employed for a time: the regular army | a regular soldier 9 [A] old-fash infml complete; thorough: He's always ordering us about – he's a regular little dictator. 10 [A] especially AmE apprec pleasant and honest: a regular guy 11 [no comp.] tech living under a particular religious rule of life: Ordinary Roman Catholic priests are not members of the regular clergy but monks are. → compare SECULAR; see also REGULARLY, regular as clockwork (CLOCKWORK) —ity /ˌregjʊˈlærəti/ n [U]
regular² n 1 infml a regular visitor, customer etc: regulars drinking in a bar → see Feature on page A24 2 a soldier who is a member of an army kept by a country all the time 3 [U] AmE a) petrol that contains LEAD b) petrol of the ordinary kind, not HIGH-OCTANE → compare UNLEADED
reg·u·lar·ize also -ise BrE /ˈregjʊləraɪz/ v [T] to make (a state of affairs that has already gone on for some time) legal and official: After living together for several years they regularized the position and got married. —ization /ˌregjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən||-lər-/ n [U]
reg·u·lar·ly /ˈregjləli||-ərli/ adv 1 a) at regular times: Take the medicine regularly three times a day. | We meet regularly to discuss business. b) often and repeatedly: I regularly get letters from people who have read my books. 2 evenly: Her nose is regularly shaped.
reg·u·late /ˈregjʊleɪt/ v [T] 1 to control, especially by rules; bring order or method to: There are strict rules regulating the use of chemicals in food. | a well-regulated family 2 to make (a machine) work at a certain speed etc; ADJUST: You can regulate the radiator by turning this little dial. → see also DEREGULATE
reg·u·la·tion /ˌregjˈleɪʃən/ n 1 [C] an especially official rule or order: regulations governing the sale of guns | She was fined for driving above the regulation speed. | tax/safety regulations | I'm fed up with rules and regulations. 2 [U] control; the bringing of order: the regulation of public spending
reg·u·la·tor /ˈregjʊleɪtər/ n an instrument that controls something, such as the part of a clock that controls its speed
reg·u·la·to·ry /ˈregjʊlətɔːri||-tɔːri/ adj fml having the purpose of regulating
reg·u·lo /ˈregjləʊ/ n BrE a degree of heat in a gas cooker, shown by the stated number: Cook this meat on regulo 4.
re·gur·gi·tate /rɪˈgɜːdʒɪteɪt||-ɜːr-/ v [I,T] fml to bring back (food already swallowed) into the mouth: Some birds and animals regurgitate (food) to feed their young. | (fig.) She just regurgitates everything the teacher says, instead of thinking for herself. —tation /ˌriːgɜːdʒɪˈteɪʃən||-ɜːr-/ n [U]
re·hab /ˈriːhæb/ n [U] the process of caring for someone who is ADDICTED to alcohol or drugs: a rehab program | I spent 3 months in rehab.
re·ha·bil·i·tate /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v [T] 1 to make (a person) able to live a healthy, useful, or active life again, especially after being ill or in prison, e.g. by training: The social services do their best to rehabilitate criminals once they've left prison. 2 to put back into good condition: a plan to rehabilitate inner-city areas 3 to bring back to a former high level, e.g. of rank or in public opinion: He left the presidency in disgrace, but he/his reputation has now been rehabilitated. —tation /ˌriːhəbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ n [U] a rehabilitation centre/clinic for drug addicts
re·hash /ˈriːhæʃ/ v [T] infml, usually derog to use (the same ideas) again in a new form which is not really different or better: a politician who keeps rehashing the same old speech —rehash /ˈriːhæʃ/ n: a rehash of an old idea
re·hears·al /rɪˈhɜːsəl||-ɜːr-/ n [C,U] 1 (an occasion of) rehearsing a play, concert etc: This play still needs a lot of rehearsal(s). → see also DRESS REHEARSAL 2 [(of)] fml the telling of events or a story
re·hearse /rɪˈhɜːs||-ɜːrs/ v 1 [I,T] a) to practise (a play, concert etc) in order to prepare for a public performance: The actors were rehearsing (the play) until 2 o'clock in the morning. b) to cause (someone) to do this: She rehearsed the musicians. 2 [T] fml to tell fully (events or a story); RECOUNT
Rehn·quist, William H. /ˈrenkwɪst/ (1924–2005) the CHIEF JUSTICE (=most important judge) of the US SUPREME COURT since 1986. He became a member of the Supreme Court in 1972 and he is known for being very CONSERVATIVE.
re·house /ˌriːˈhaʊz/ v [T] to put (someone) into a new or better home
Reich, the /raɪk, raɪx/ a German word meaning 'Empire', used to describe three periods of German history. The 'First Reich' is the period of the HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE, the 'Second Reich' is the German Empire from 1871 to the end of World War I, and the 'Third Reich' is the period when Hitler and the Nazis ruled Germany, from 1933 to 1945.
reign¹ /reɪn/ n a period of reigning: during the reign of George IV
reign² v [I] 1 [(over)] to be the king or queen, especially without holding real power: The British Queen reigns but does not rule. | He reigned over a small kingdom. 2 especially lit (of a state or situation, often an undesirable one) to exist noticeably; PREVAIL: Silence reigned once more after the thunder. | After the dictator's death, anarchy and confusion reigned for several years.
reign·ing /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ adj [A] being the most recent winner of a competition: the reigning Miss World/Wimbledon champion
reign of 'terror n a period of political cruelty and widespread official killing of opponents of those in power
re·im·burse /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːs||-ɜːrs/ v [T(to, for)] fml to pay (money) back to (especially someone who has had to spend money in connection with their work): We will reimburse you for your travelling expenses. | Your expenses will be reimbursed. | [+obj(i)+obj(d)] We will reimburse you your expenses. → compare REFUND —ment n [C,U]
rein¹ /reɪn/ also reins pl. — n 1 a long narrow band usually of leather, by which a horse, or sometimes a young child, is controlled and guided: Pull on the reins/the left rein. → see picture at HORSE 2 give (free) rein to to give freedom to (feelings or desires): He gave free rein to his imagination. 3 keep a tight rein on to control firmly: The finance director keeps a very tight rein on our spending. → see also REINS
rein² v
rein sthg. ⇔ back phr v [T] to cause (a horse) to stop by pulling the reins
rein sthg. ⇔ in phr v [T] to cause (a horse) to go more slowly by pulling the reins; RESTRAIN: (fig.) The government is reining in public expenditure.
re·in·car·nate /ˌriːɪnˈkɑːneɪt||-ær-/ v [T(as) usually pass.] to