reoperate

/rɪˌɒpəˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to perform an operation or set of operations again, especially in medical contexts, often after a previous operation or attempt has failed.

“The surgeon decided to reoperate on the patient to correct the complications that arose during the initial procedure.”

2. verb

to start or resume a process or activity after it has been interrupted or paused.

“The company had to reoperate its production line after the power outage caused a temporary shutdown.”

3. verb

to assume control or responsibility for a process or activity, often in a different manner or context.

“The new manager had to reoperate the marketing strategy to better align it with the company’s changing goals.”

Synonyms

  • reinitiate
  • reopen

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • cancel