Meaning of recombobulate | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To cause to think clearly again; to reorient; to put back into working order.
   transitive, uncommon
2. To (come to) think clearly again; to reorient oneself; to get (oneself) back into working order.
   intransitive

Examples

“1992, Natty Bumppo Lonely Hearts Please⟳ allow⟳ me to recombobulate you. Your portrait “Oneside of Natty” frightens me as much as Amy’s sketch⟳.”

“2002 April 14, Jeff Westbrook, “The 30% Iron⟳ Chef”, Futurama, season 3, episode 22, Fox Broadcasting Company Zoidberg: Aw, I’ll never recombobulate this ship!”

“I was watching the little birdies fly⟳ in front of my eyes, so it took me a second to re-combobulate myself.”

“2005, Stephin Merritt, The Paris Review⟳ Book of People with Problems You need⟳ a little time to recombobulate is all.”

“Luckily I was in the car when I drove in, so I had time to recombobulate before I got out, and didn't make⟳ any comment⟳ about the bible verses.”

“Before I talk⟳ about specific tips to recombobulate, I want⟳ to emphasize something: We are so much more than doctors tell⟳ us we are.”

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