reactivation

noun

re·ac·ti·va·tion (ˌ)rē-ˌak-tə-ˈvā-shən

plural reactivations

: the act or process of making something active again or becoming active again : the act or process of reactivating or the condition of being reactivated

reactivation of a dormant virus

reactivation of several warships

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Last month, Trump was critical of both the state and federal governments for their handling of the reactivation of an ancient landslide complex on the Palos Verdes Penninsula. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 And research suggests their reactivation could be a contributing factor in long COVID. —

Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Sep. 2024 While those viral reactivations can be sparked by many things, one notable factor will likely strike home for parents: stress. —

Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024 Iceland’s diversion efforts Icelandic authorities evacuated Grindavík’s residents in November 2023 after swarms of earthquakes indicated a reactivation of the nearby volcanic system. —

Loÿc Vanderkluysen, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reactivation