verb (used with object), re·ac·ti·vat·ed, re·ac·ti·vat·ing.
- to render active again; revive.
verb (used without object), re·ac·ti·vat·ed, re·ac·ti·vat·ing.
- to be active again.
verb
- (tr) to make (something) active or functional again
1902, from re- “back, again” + activate. Related: Reactivated; reactivating; reactivation.
v.
- To make active again.
- To restore the ability to function or the effectiveness of.