Reactivate
/ˌriːˈæktɪveɪt/noun
To make something active again.
Did you know?The prefix 're-' implies a return to a previous state, suggesting a magical revival of energy or purpose, echoing ancient practices of rejuvenation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
activus
“meaning 'having power' or 'capable of acting'”
Latin
Latin
re-
“a prefix meaning 'again' or 'back'”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
reactiver
“to make active again, used in various contexts of revival”
Modern English
English
reactivate
“to restore to an active state, often used in technological and personal contexts.”