re1 prepositionre2 noun
rere1 /riː/ preposition written formal 
WORD ORIGINre1
Origin:
1700-1800 Latin ‘on the matter’, from res ‘thing, matter’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Re planning meeting on Friday, please bring sales figures.
- re your e-mail dated November 27th
- To: John Deacon. From: Maria Soames. Re: computer system.
THESAURUS
used when saying what the subject of something is: · She’s always talking about you.· In her novels she writes about life in South Africa.· There’s something I wanted to ask you about.
about a particular subject: · a book on English grammar· a report on poverty in rural areas
formal about: · Prince Saiid answered questions concerning Kuwait’s future.· The report raises a number of questions regarding food safety.
formal about – used especially when you want to start talking or writing about something: · Dear Sir, I’m writing with regard to your advertisement in The Times.
used in business letters and in emails to introduce the subject that you are going to write about: · Re: Friday’s meeting
Longman Language Activatorabout a subject or person · Toby talks about you all the time.· This leaflet should answer all the questions you have about switching to digital TV.· I'm reading a really good book at the moment - it's about the French Revolution.· What's all the fuss about?about what/how/where etc · I've been thinking about what you said, and I've decided that you're right.
about a particular subject: · Lucia Piatti has written several books on the subject.advice/opinions/ideas etc on: · If you want any advice on where to stay, Jan should be able to help you.· His views on women are really old-fashioned.on what/how/where etc: · Do you have any ideas on where to eat tonight?book/programme/film etc on: · a book on 19th century English Literature· a lecture on Native American customs and folklore· Did you see that programme on South Africa last night?
formal about something or someone - use this especially to talk about information, ideas, or questions: · For any details concerning a particular country you should check with the embassy.· Richard was called in by the police to answer questions concerning the disappearance of Thomas Ripley.· If you have any questions regarding any of our services, please feel free to call me.· Thank you for your letter regarding the annual subscription to our magazine.
if you talk or write on the subject of someone or something, you talk or write about them: · Marie said nothing at all on the subject of Mr Bertram.while we're on the subject (=used when you are talking about a subject and want to say more about it): · While we're on the subject of money, do you have that $10 you owe me?
used in short business letters, messages etc: · Re planning meeting on Friday, please bring sales figures.· To: John Deacon. From: Maria Soames. Re: computer system.
formal used especially to introduce a subject that you want to talk about in a speech, formal report, meeting etc: · With regard to the proposed new shopping mall, I would like to add a few remarks to those of the previous speaker.· With regard to your letter concerning my January payment, this matter has now been settled.
use this in e-mails to introduce the subject you want to talk about. Wrt is an abbreviation of "with regard to": · Wrt your looking out for a new computer, I saw a good offer in the paper yesterday.· I'll be contacting Jean tomorrow wrt the Christmas party - is there anything you'd like me to suggest to her?
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
Thanks for mailing those letters, you’re an angel. ‘Is it midnight already?’ ‘Well, you know what they say – time flies when you’re having fun!’ Barnes is seeking re-election. Right, stop what you’re doing and come over here.
Thanks for mailing those letters, you’re an angel. ‘Is it midnight already?’ ‘Well, you know what they say – time flies when you’re having fun!’ spoken (=used to tell someone that you are not angry with them) ‘I’m really sorry.’ ‘It’s okay, you’re forgiven.’
‘I’m really sorry.’ ‘It’s okay, you’re forgiven.’ (=the members decide to play together again)· The group has re-formed and is planning a series of comeback concerts.
spoken (=used to tell someone that you have listened to their opinion, but do not agree with it) I hear what you say, but I don’t think we should rush this decision.
I hear what you say, but I don’t think we should rush this decision. Barnes is seeking re-election. (=said to tell someone that you are ready for them to start doing something)
· It was probably too late to say sorry.
(=try to be elected or re-elected)· He hasn’t decided whether to seek re-election.
Right, stop what you’re doing and come over here.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► while I’m/you’re etc at it► argue/talk etc till you’re blue in the face► close/you’re close/that’s close► you’re joking/you must be joking► we're not in Kansas anymore► no kidding?/are you kidding?/you’re kidding► look what you’re doing/look where you’re going etc► now you’re talking► you’re on► you’re a star!/what a star!► I’m/we’re/you’re talking (about) something► now you’re talking► we’re/you’re talking £500/three days etc► you’re welcome► you don’t know when you’re well-off► while I’m/you’re etc at/about it► I’m/We’re not worthy► you’re not wrong
used in business letters to introduce the subject: - Er, he said, while we 're about it, you couldn't lend me your bass as well, could you?
- At each two-yearly election one-third of the Senate comes up for re-election.
- It affects us all and its practitioners do not come up for re-election every five years.
- Getting an Oscar would be wonderful, but I think it's too early to count my chickens.
- If you want to go on a date sometime, you can ask me. But don't count your chickens.
- You'll probably get the job, but don't count your chickens just yet.
- Always be ready to release during the take-off run and if in doubt, abandon the take-off.
- But if in doubt, ask!
- In other words, if in doubt, don't take a chance.
- The first is a good motto: when in doubt, take them out.
- The soldier's motto, Price had told the men: when in doubt go forward.
- When in doubt or when scared or when pressed, count.
- When in doubt, you take.
- You think you're it don't you? Well you're not!
- Seth is moving to Alaska? You're putting me on!
- "Wow, it's really hard working outside all day." "You're telling me!"
re your enquiry of the 19th October► see thesaurus at aboutre1 prepositionre2 noun
rere2 /reɪ/ noun [singular] WORD ORIGINre2
Origin:
1400-1500 Medieval LatinCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Thanks for mailing those letters, you’re an angel. ‘Is it midnight already?’ ‘Well, you know what they say – time flies when you’re having fun!’ Barnes is seeking re-election. Right, stop what you’re doing and come over here.
Thanks for mailing those letters, you’re an angel. ‘Is it midnight already?’ ‘Well, you know what they say – time flies when you’re having fun!’ spoken (=used to tell someone that you are not angry with them) ‘I’m really sorry.’ ‘It’s okay, you’re forgiven.’
‘I’m really sorry.’ ‘It’s okay, you’re forgiven.’ (=the members decide to play together again)· The group has re-formed and is planning a series of comeback concerts.
spoken (=used to tell someone that you have listened to their opinion, but do not agree with it) I hear what you say, but I don’t think we should rush this decision.
I hear what you say, but I don’t think we should rush this decision. Barnes is seeking re-election. (=said to tell someone that you are ready for them to start doing something)
· It was probably too late to say sorry.
(=try to be elected or re-elected)· He hasn’t decided whether to seek re-election.
Right, stop what you’re doing and come over here.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► while I’m/you’re etc at it► argue/talk etc till you’re blue in the face► close/you’re close/that’s close► you’re joking/you must be joking► we're not in Kansas anymore► no kidding?/are you kidding?/you’re kidding► look what you’re doing/look where you’re going etc► now you’re talking► you’re on► you’re a star!/what a star!► I’m/we’re/you’re talking (about) something► now you’re talking► we’re/you’re talking £500/three days etc► you’re welcome► you don’t know when you’re well-off► while I’m/you’re etc at/about it► I’m/We’re not worthy► you’re not wrong
the second note in a musical scale → sol-fa- Er, he said, while we 're about it, you couldn't lend me your bass as well, could you?
- At each two-yearly election one-third of the Senate comes up for re-election.
- It affects us all and its practitioners do not come up for re-election every five years.
- Getting an Oscar would be wonderful, but I think it's too early to count my chickens.
- If you want to go on a date sometime, you can ask me. But don't count your chickens.
- You'll probably get the job, but don't count your chickens just yet.
- Always be ready to release during the take-off run and if in doubt, abandon the take-off.
- But if in doubt, ask!
- In other words, if in doubt, don't take a chance.
- The first is a good motto: when in doubt, take them out.
- The soldier's motto, Price had told the men: when in doubt go forward.
- When in doubt or when scared or when pressed, count.
- When in doubt, you take.
- You think you're it don't you? Well you're not!
- Seth is moving to Alaska? You're putting me on!
- "Wow, it's really hard working outside all day." "You're telling me!"