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retrain

1 of 1verb
/ri:.treɪn/
Forms:retrains,retraining,retrained,retrained
1

to teach someone new skills or knowledge for improvement in the current job, or to enable them to work in a different field

transitive
  • The company decided to retrain its employees in digital marketing to adapt to the evolving industry trends.
  • The government funded programs to retrain coal miners in renewable energy technologies to support a transition to clean energy.
  • The government launched a program to retrain workers in renewable energy technologies for a sustainable future.
  • The software company offered to retrain its staff to stay competitive.
  • The company offered to retrain employees affected by automation, providing courses in digital marketing and data analysis.
2

to undergo training again to acquire new skills or adapt to a different role or job

  • As industries evolve, it's essential for workers to retrain and acquire new skills to remain competitive.
  • He decided to retrain in web development after realizing the potential for remote work opportunities.
  • With advancements in technology, many workers are choosing to retrain in cybersecurity.
  • After the company introduced new software, many employees had to retrain to stay current with the updated system.
  • After losing his job in manufacturing, he decided to retrain to adapt to the changing job market.