Redouble

Word REDOUBLE
Character 8
Hyphenation re dou ble
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Redouble"

What do we mean by redouble?

To double. intransitive verb

To repeat. intransitive verb

To double the doubling bid of (an opponent) in bridge. intransitive verb

To become twice as great. intransitive verb

To double a double in bridge. intransitive verb

In bridge, to double again. After the dealer's side has declared, if either adversary doubles, the maker of the trump or his partner can redouble. See bridge.

To double again or repeatedly; multiply; repeat often.

To increase by repeated or continued additions.

To repeat in return.

To become twice as much; be repeated; become greatly or repeatedly increased.

To double again or repeatedly; to increase by continued or repeated additions; to augment greatly; to multiply. transitive verb

To become greatly or repeatedly increased; to be multiplied; to be greatly augmented. intransitive verb

To double, especially to double again; to increase considerably; to multiply; to intensify. verb

To double an opponent's doubling bid. verb

To become twice as big. verb

Make twice as great or intense verb

Double in magnitude, extent, or intensity verb

Double again verb

An optional bid made by the side currently holding the highest bid for the contract, after the opposing side has doubled.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Redouble

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The word "redouble" in example sentences

President Barack Obama, in his State of the Union address Tuesday, called on Congress to "redouble" efforts to rebuild roads, bridges and other infrastructure, even as it cuts elsewhere. ❋ Melanie Trottman (2011)

Senior U.S. officials said the Obama administration would "redouble" its efforts to get Israel to ease the blockade. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A month after taking charge in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus on Wednesday issued an updated tactical directive governing the use of force by U.S. and NATO troops, urging them to "redouble" their efforts to protect Afghan civilians. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Minister Gordon Brown, the parties said they had resolved to "redouble" their efforts to secure the publication of Zimbabwe's April 29 election results. ❋ Unknown (2008)

On Wednesday Barnardo, s said the UK Government was not on target to meet its pledge, and called on both governments to "redouble" their efforts. ❋ Valleys Mam (2007)

In her newest stint, providing false promises and pernicious rhetoric, Rice vowed to "redouble" US efforts to "improve conditions for the Palestinian people." ❋ Unknown (2006)

"We will make sure this is fully paid for," Mr. Obama said as he grandly pledged to "redouble" road and bridge repair. ❋ Post (2011)

He called on ministers to "redouble" their efforts to tackle the problem. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The abduction and murder of Cavazos -- the fifth Mexican mayor believed to have been killed by narco-criminals -- outraged officials all the way up to President Felipe Calderon, who said he would "redouble" his crackdown on the gangs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Valerie Huber, executive director of the National Abstinence Education Association, also applauded the turnaround, and urged the nation to "redouble" its efforts to "help teens avoid all the consequences of sexual activity, including teen childbearing." ❋ < (2010)

Pelosi tells panel chairmen to 'redouble' efforts to chip away at federal budget ❋ Unknown (2010)

National Abstinence Education Association, also applauded the turnaround and urged the nation to "redouble" its efforts to "help teens avoid all the consequences of sexual activity, including teen childbearing." ❋ Rory Cripps (2010)

Afghanistan, General David Petraeus, has issued new rules to troops telling them to "redouble" efforts to avoid civilian deaths as they risked losing the battle to win Afghan hearts and minds. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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