re-act

American  

[ree-akt] / riˈækt /

verb (used with object)

1. to act or perform again.

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re-act British  

/ riːˈækt /

verb

1. (tr) to act or perform again

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Etymology

Origin of re-act

First recorded in 1650–60; re- + act

Example Sentences

It is, as political theorist Hannah Arendt argued, “the only reaction which does not merely re-act but acts anew and unexpectedly.”

From Washington Post

A trustworthy meeting schedule breeds trust and allows people to be proactive, whereas an uncertain or ill-defined rhythm conveys just that—a need to re-act instead of pro-act.

From Forbes

I thank you Firozali A.Mulla DBA and we were too slow to re-act.

From Economist

There is as much connection between the words and the thoughts as there is between the thoughts and the words; the latter are not only the expression of the former, but they have a power to re-act upon the soul and leave the stains of their corruption there.

From Project Gutenberg

Eudæmon had never wholly disclosed the fact that when they entered the enchanted precincts of Thuisto, any infringement of the rules prescribed must re-act upon himself.

From Project Gutenberg