noun a tire that has been given a new tread
verb to put a new tread on a tire
In the military, 'retread' can refer to a soldier who has previously served but is called back to duty after a period of civilian life
In education, 'retread' can be used metaphorically to refer to revisiting and reteaching a subject or concept that students may not have fully grasped
In business, 'retread' can refer to reusing or repurposing existing ideas, strategies, or products to save time and resources
A retread tire is a previously worn tire that has gone through a remanufacturing process to extend its life
In the publishing industry, 'retread' can refer to a piece of writing that is recycled or reused by an author. It can also be used to describe a writer who revisits or rehashes old ideas or themes in their work.
In psychology, 'retread' may be used to describe a patient who keeps revisiting the same issues or problems in therapy without making progress. It can also refer to a therapist who relies on outdated or ineffective techniques in their practice.