Meaning of the word resuscitate in English

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resuscitate

US /rɪˈsʌs.ə.teɪt/
UK /rɪˈsʌs.ə.teɪt/
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Verb

1.

to revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death

Example:
Paramedics tried to resuscitate the victim of the accident.
CPR can help to resuscitate someone who has stopped breathing.
2.

to make (something) active or vigorous again

Example:
The new marketing strategy aims to resuscitate the struggling brand.
Efforts were made to resuscitate the failing economy.
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