v. /ree bid"/ ; n. /ree"bid'/ , v. , rebid, rebidding , n.
v.t.
1. Bridge. to make a second bid in (a suit that one bid previously): He opened a spade and then rebid spades on the three level.
2. to submit again for bids, as a work contract or project: The state rebid the proposed road because the original bids were too high.
v.i.
3. Bridge. to make a second bid: He had enough points to open the bidding but not enough to rebid after his partner's pass.
n.
4. Bridge. a second bid: a rebid to keep the auction open.
[ 1920-25; RE- + BID 1 ]