reactivate

[ ree-ak-tuh-veyt ]
/ riˈæk təˌveɪt /
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verb (used with object), re·ac·ti·vat·ed, re·ac·ti·vat·ing.

to render active again; revive.

verb (used without object), re·ac·ti·vat·ed, re·ac·ti·vat·ing.

to be active again.

Origin of reactivate

First recorded in 1900–05; re- + activate

OTHER WORDS FROM reactivate

re·ac·ti·va·tion, noun

Words nearby reactivate

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Words related to re-activation

rejuvenation, revitalization, rebirth, recovery, renewal, resurgence, regeneration, reactivation, renaissance, restoration, resuscitation, revivification, quickening, awakening, consolation, resurrection, cheering, invigoration, recrudescence, renascence

British Dictionary definitions for re-activation

reactivate
/ (rɪˈæktɪˌveɪt) /

verb

(tr) to make (something) active or functional again

Derived forms of reactivate

reactivation, noun

Medical definitions for re-activation

reactivate
[ rē-ăk′tə-vāt′ ]

v.

To make active again.
To restore the ability to function or the effectiveness of.

Other words from reactivate

re•ac′ti•va′tion n.