reactivation

/riˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of making something active or functional again.
    • The company announced the reactivation of its customer loyalty program.
    • The reactivation of the old power plant took several months.
    • After reactivation, the software began working normally again.
  2. The return of a person or group to active status or participation.
    • The reactivation of retired teachers helped fill the staffing shortage.
    • The military's reactivation of reserve units caused some controversy.
    • His reactivation as a club member was approved by the board.
  3. The resumption of a biological or chemical process after a dormant period.
    • The reactivation of the enzyme was triggered by a change in temperature.
    • Scientists studied the reactivation of dormant seeds after a wildfire.
    • The reactivation of the virus can occur in people with weakened immune systems.
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