Meaning of the word retrain in English
What does retrain mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
retrain
US /ˌriːˈtreɪn/
UK /ˌriːˈtreɪn/
Verb
1.
to teach someone new skills so they can do a different job
Example:
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Many workers will need to retrain for new industries.
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After losing her job, she decided to retrain as a nurse.
2.
to train an animal again, especially to correct bad habits
Example:
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We had to retrain our dog after he started barking at everyone.
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It takes patience to retrain a horse with bad habits.