C1verbformalsocietypolitics
US/ˌriːˈset.əl/
UK/ˌriːˈset.əl/
to move to a new place to live, or to help people do this after leaving their home
In context
The charity helps refugees resettle in new countries and find jobs.
After the flood, the government resettled hundreds of families on higher ground.
Many farmers resettled in the cities when the drought destroyed their crops.
Words that go with resettle
verb + noun
- resettle refugeesCanada has agreed to resettle thousands of refugees.
- resettle familiesThe project will resettle families away from the river.
verb + preposition
- resettle inThey hope to resettle in a safer region.
verb + adverb
- resettle elsewhereResidents were forced to resettle elsewhere.
- resettle permanentlyFew of the displaced people could resettle permanently.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They resettled to Canada.Correct: They resettled in Canada.