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reactivate

[ree-ak-tuh-veyt] / riˈæk təˌveɪt /
VERB
start again
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Genetic and epigenetic changes can reactivate biological programs that are normally turned off after early development, ultimately driving tumor formation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Boeing plans to reactivate a dormant production line at its Everett, Wash., factory to push 737 output higher in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"By identifying different parasite subtypes inside cysts, our study pinpoints which ones are most likely to reactivate and cause damage," she said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Kimmel also pretended to open a statement written for him to read aloud by Disney, before reading out the words: "How to reactivate your Disney+ subscription".

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

The intercom turns itself off, and I push the button to reactivate it.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead