Definitions

1. verb

to start or cause something to burn or be on fire again

“She had to rekindle the fire after it went out in the cold winter night.”

2. verb

to revive or renew a feeling, interest, or activity

“He had to rekindle his passion for painting after a long break from art.”

3. verb

to revive or renew a romantic relationship or feelings

“They tried to rekindle their romance by going on a weekend getaway.”

4. verb

to cause something to be active or functioning again

“The new software was designed to rekindle the old server’s functionality.”

5. verb

to cause something to be reactivated or reactivated

“The city had to rekindle the old streetlights to increase public safety.”