redouble

See also: redoublé

English

Etymology

From Middle French redoubler. Surface etymology is re- +‎ double.

Verb

1. (transitive) To double, especially to double again; to increase considerably; to multiply; to intensify.

   Having lost sight of our objectives, we redoubled our efforts.

   • 1846, Herman Melville, Typee, ch. 10:

     Every item of intelligence appeared to redouble the astonishment of the islanders, and they gazed at us with inquiring looks.

   • 1903, "Plunder Hidden in Graves," New York Times, 21 Oct., p. 16:

     The police redoubled their efforts to capture the thieves.

2. (bridge, backgammon) To double an opponent's doubling bid.
3. (intransitive) To become twice as big.
4. To double again what was reduced to a single state.
   • 2019 December 4, “Lib Dems promise fares freeze and low-emission technology”, in Rail, page 6:

     Like the Conservatives and Labour, the Lib Dems plan to extend Britain's rail network, reopen stations and redouble singled routes.

Noun

redouble (plural redoubles)

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

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French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁə.dubl/

Verb

redouble

1. first-person singular present indicative of redoubler
2. third-person singular present indicative of redoubler
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of redoubler
4. third-person singular present subjunctive of redoubler
5. second-person singular imperative of redoubler

Anagrams

• débouler