respawn

[ ree-spawn ]

verb (used without object)

(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

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

Origin of respawn

First recorded in 1990–95; re- + spawn

When you respawn, navigate back to your chest coordinates, gather your resources, and head home.
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Everyone who has played Call of Duty knows the type of player who finds one spot on the map and faithfully returns to it upon every respawn.
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