reflate

American  

[ri-fleyt] / rɪˈfleɪt /

verb (used without object)

reflated, reflating

1. to increase again the amount of money and credit in circulation.

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verb (used with object)

reflated, reflating

1. to increase (money and credit) again.

reflate British  

/ riːˈfleɪt /

verb

1. to inflate or be inflated again

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Etymology

Origin of reflate

First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from reflation

Example Sentences

“We think cyclicals can do well in a reflating economy,” the team said, referring to a scenario where both inflation and the pace of economic growth are picking up.

From MarketWatch

September's PPI and CPI readings on Friday will be closely watched for signs that the economy is reflating.

From Reuters

"We are still hopeful that housing sales would stage small sequential pickups in the coming months, but stimulus will ultimately stop short of reflating the sector," said Louise Loo, China economist at Oxford Economics.

From Reuters

It also caps the 10-year government bond yield around zero as part of efforts to reflate the economy and sustainably achieve its target.

From Reuters

The risks from China heighten challenges for the BOJ in winding down its bond yield control, a key part of its monetary policy aimed at sustainably reflating stagnant consumer demand.

From Reuters