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reactivate

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re·ac·ti·vate (r-kt-vt)
v.
1. To make active again.
2. To restore the ability to function or the effectiveness of.

re·acti·vation n.

reactivate
[rē·ak′tivāt]
Etymology: L, re + activus
to make active again, as in adding fresh serum to restore the potency of an original supply of the serum.

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