refire

/rɪˈfɪr/

Definitions

1. verb

to start a fire again, especially one that has gone out

“After the candles went out, we had to refire the fire to keep warm.”

2. verb

to restart a business or activity that has failed

“After the company went bankrupt, they decided to refire and try again.”

3. verb

to revise and resubmit a manuscript or other work

“The author had to refire her manuscript after the editor’s feedback.”

4. noun

the act of refiring a fire or restarting a business

“The refire of the company’s marketing strategy helped them regain their customers.”

Synonyms

  • reignite
  • rekindle
  • restart

Antonyms

  • extinguish
  • snuff
  • terminate