reactivate

American  

[ree-ak-tuh-veyt] / riˈæk təˌveɪt /

verb (used with object)

reactivated, reactivating

1. to render active again; revive.

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verb (used without object)

reactivated, reactivating

1. to be active again.

reactivate British  

/ rɪˈæktɪˌveɪt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• reactivation noun

Etymology

Origin of reactivate

First recorded in 1900–05; re- + activate

Example Sentences

"By identifying different parasite subtypes inside cysts, our study pinpoints which ones are most likely to reactivate and cause damage," she said.

From Science Daily

Both approaches reactivated TET enzymes and allowed cells to start clearing excess DNA methylations again.

From Science Daily

In the lab, epigenetic editing would be used to remove methyl tags from the fetal globin gene, reactivating it.

From Science Daily

That quake resulted in aftershocks that also reactivated seismic activity around Joshua Tree.

From Los Angeles Times

In later years, especially in older adults or in people whose immune systems are weakened, this dormant virus can reactivate and cause shingles.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• revive