Meaning of the word resettle in English

What does resettle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

resettle

US /ˌriːˈset̬.əl/
UK /ˌriːˈset.əl/

Verb

1.

to move people to a new place of residence or to a new way of life

Example:
The government plans to resettle the refugees in new communities.
After the war, many families had to resettle in different regions.
2.

to settle again or in a different way

Example:
The dust began to resettle on the furniture after the strong wind.
The committee decided to resettle the terms of the agreement.