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respawn

[ ree-spawn ]

verb (used without object)

  1. (of a character or item in a video game) to reenter an existing game environment at a fixed point after having been defeated or otherwise removed from play:

    If another player character has already opened the treasure chest, you will have to wait a few minutes for the chest to respawn.



adjective

  1. of or relating to the respawning of a character or item in a video game: respawn animations.

    the respawn rate;

    respawn animations.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of respawn1

First recorded in 1990–95; re- + spawn
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Example Sentences

Apex Legends is a free-to-play, team-based battle royale shooter developed by Star Wars: Jedi Survivor studio Respawn Entertainment.

From BBC

EA, which owns Respawn, recently announced that a Star Wars-themed first-person shooter from the studio had been cancelled.

From BBC

Mars also is introducing new products like Respawn by 5 gum, which is aimed at gamers.

Sold in three flavors, Respawn by 5 could lure customers from smaller brands like Rev Energy Gum, which contains caffeine.

In a subsequent email to staff, EA entertainment boss Laura Miele said this meant cancelling the upcoming Star Wars title being worked on by subsidiary Respawn Entertainment.

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