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Resuscitate

lit. โ€œto wake up againโ€

To revive something that had effectively died.

Origin

The medical sense โ€” CPR, defibrillation, restoring breathing โ€” became the dominant meaning in the 20th century. The metaphorical sense (reviving brands, careers, treaties) has always co-existed with it.

Modern usage

Common in business and politics. 'Resuscitate the deal', 'resuscitate the franchise'. Slightly more dramatic than 'revive' or 'restart'.

Tags

revival
emergency

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