Definition

1. Verb:
   • To submit something again; to present or send information, a document, or a request for a second or further time, typically after a previous submission was unsuccessful, incomplete, or requires updating.

Usage

• The verb "resubmit" is used when an initial submission needs to be repeated. This is common in formal, academic, professional, or technical contexts.
• It is often followed by a direct object (what is being submitted again) and can be followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., a system, review).
• Common Structures:
  • resubmit + [something]
  • resubmit + [something] + to + [person/system/authority]
  • be asked/required/instructed to resubmit

Examples

• Verb:
  • The journal asked the author to resubmit the revised manuscript.
  • Please resubmit your application if you receive an error message.
  • I had to resubmit the form because I forgot to sign it.

Advanced Usage

• "to resubmit for consideration": To submit something again so that it can be evaluated once more.
  • The proposal was rejected but we can resubmit it for consideration next quarter.
• "to be resubmitted" (passive voice): Indicates the action is done to the subject.
  • The faulty data was resubmitted after correction.

Variants and Related Words

• Resubmission (n): The act or an instance of resubmitting something.
  • The resubmission of the tax return was processed quickly.

Synonyms

• Reapply: To apply again (often for a position, grant, or program).
• Refile: To file a document or form again, especially in a legal or official context.
• Resend: To send something again (more general, not always for formal review).

Phrasal Verbs

Related Idioms

Verb

1. submit (information) again to a program or automatic system