verb
- to inflate again or restore to a previous inflated state
- to stimulate economic activity after a period of deflation or recession
Usage: economics
Examples
- The mechanic had to reflate the tire after fixing the puncture.
- She reflated the air mattress before the camping trip.
- The government plans to reflate the economy through increased spending.
- Central banks often reflate by lowering interest rates.
- The balloon needed to be reflated for the party.
- Economists debated whether to reflate or maintain current policies.