redouble

Everyday

1. To make an effort, a feeling or an action much stronger or greater. tree →
2. (in the card game bridge) To double again a bid that has already been doubled. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and news it shows people trying even harder: «the rescuers redoubled their efforts». In school a teacher might say to redouble your effort before a test. It does not usually mean exactly «times two» — it means «a lot more». Phrases: «redouble your efforts», «redoubled their search».

Examples

• The team redoubled their efforts in the second half. tree →
• After the storm, the rescuers redoubled their search. tree →
• The rain redoubled and we ran for shelter. tree →
• The teacher told us to redouble our practice before the concert. tree →
• Her fear redoubled when the lights went out. tree →
• Police have redoubled patrols near the school. tree →
• He ran on, redoubling his speed, pretending not to hear. tree →

Note

Regular verb: redoubled. Mostly used with «efforts». In maths it is not a number word; do not multiply by 2 or 4 because of it. Pronounced «ree-DUB-ul».