resuscitate
US /rɪˈsʌs.ə.teɪt/
UK /rɪˈsʌs.ə.teɪt/
1.
to revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death
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Paramedics tried to resuscitate the victim of the accident.
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CPR can help to resuscitate someone who has stopped breathing.
2.
to make (something) active or vigorous again
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The new marketing strategy aims to resuscitate the struggling brand.
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Efforts were made to resuscitate the failing economy.