re-

UK [riː] / US [rɪ] prefix

1) again: used with many verbs, nouns, or adjectives

Previous applicants need not reapply.

the re-election of the Mayor

reheated soup

2) again in a different way: used with many verbs, nouns, or adjectives

We've decided to redecorate the kitchen.

a rearrangement of our plans

a completely rewritten script

3) back to the way that something was before: used with many verbs and nouns

She reappeared a few minutes later.

the recapture of the city