reoccupy

/riˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/
verb
  1. To occupy or take control of a place again after having left it or lost it.
    • The refugees hope to reoccupy their village next year.
    • The team will reoccupy the first place in the standings if they win.
    • After the war, the government plans to reoccupy the disputed territory.
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