reintroductionphase

noun

UK /ˌriːɪntrəˈdʌkʃən feɪz/

US /ˌriːɪntrəˈdʌkʃən feɪz/

A time when something is brought back to a place or group.

The reintroduction phase of the program helped the rescued birds learn to live in the wild again.

SYNONYMS

return stage restoration period comeback phase re-entry stage

RELATED WORDS

reintroduce reintroduction phase transition resettlement

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A step in a diet where foods are slowly added back after a period of restriction.

During the reintroduction phase, she added one new food at a time to see how her body reacted.

3. A stage in a project where a feature or rule is brought back after being removed.

The team planned a reintroduction phase for the old login system after users complained.

4. A period when an animal species is released back into its natural habitat.

The reintroduction phase for the wolves lasted several months and was carefully watched.