recommit

A verb meaning to commit again, often used in legislative or procedural contexts to refer to sending a bill or proposal back to a committee for further consideration.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das die erneute Überweisung zur Beratung bezeichnet, häufig im legislativen oder verfahrenstechnischen Kontext verwendet, um die Zurückverweisung eines Gesetzentwurfs oder Vorschlags an einen Ausschuss zur weiteren Erörterung auszudrücken.

1. Commit again (crime) C1 formal

   To commit a crime or offense once more.

   • The offender was warned not to recommit the crime.
   • After his release, he recommitted the same offense.
   • The court aims to prevent individuals from recommitting violent acts.

   🇩🇪Erneut begehen

   Synonyme: recidivate

2. Commit again (general) C1 formal

   To commit something again, such as a promise, action, or resource.

   • The company decided to recommit its resources to the project.
   • She recommitted herself to her fitness goals.
   • They recommitted to the agreement after the negotiations.

   🇩🇪Sich erneut verpflichten

   Synonyme: reaffirmrededicate

3. Send back to committee C1 formal american

   To send a bill, proposal, or matter back to a committee for further consideration.

   • The Senate voted to recommit the bill to the finance committee.
   • The proposal was recommitted for additional review.
   • The committee chair moved to recommit the legislation for amendments.

   🇩🇪Zurück an den Ausschuss überweisen

   Synonyme: remandsend back

• recommitted past participle
• recommitted past simple
• recommitting present participle
• recommits third person singular