refeed

/rɪˈfiːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to feed again, especially an animal or a person who has been fasting

“The hikers had to refeed at the campsite after a long day of trekking.”

2. noun

a period of feeding after a period of fasting, especially in a competition or endurance event

“The athlete’s refeed strategy helped her recover from the long marathon.”

Synonyms

  • refueling
  • replenish
  • replenishment

Antonyms

  • fast
  • starve