reoccupation

/riˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of taking control or possession of a place again after it was lost or left.
    • The government announced the reoccupation of the border outpost to strengthen national security.
    • The reoccupation of the abandoned factory began after the new owners signed the lease.
    • After the war, the reoccupation of the city by its original residents was slow and difficult.
  2. The state of being filled or used again, especially by people or activities.
    • The reoccupation of the park by families and children was a welcome sight after the long winter.
    • After the renovation, the reoccupation of the apartments happened quickly.
    • The reoccupation of the old school building by a community center brought new life to the neighborhood.
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