noun
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again
Sumo term: the wrestlers reset their stance and prepare to charge again after a false start or break.
行司が仕切り直しを命じた。
The referee ordered a reset of the charge.
noun
General use: restarting something from the beginning, often after a setback or pause. Can be used in business, projects, or personal situations.
計画が失敗したので、仕切り直しだ。
The plan failed, so we're starting over.
話し合いがまとまらず、仕切り直しとなった。
The discussion didn't reach an agreement, so we decided to start fresh.