Meaning of the word rerun in English
What does rerun mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rerun
US /ˌriːˈrʌn/
UK /ˌriːˈrʌn/
Noun
1.
a television program, movie, or play that is broadcast or shown again
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They decided to air a rerun of the popular sitcom.
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I've seen that episode so many times, it's always a rerun.
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Verb
1.
to broadcast or show again (a television program, movie, or play)
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The network decided to rerun the entire season due to popular demand.
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They often rerun old movies on weekends.
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2.
to run a race or contest again
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The judges decided to rerun the race due to a false start.
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We'll have to rerun the election if there are too many irregularities.
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