1. to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Usage: medical
2. to bring something back to life, activity, or prominence
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The paramedic resuscitates the drowning victim with CPR.
• The doctor resuscitates patients who have stopped breathing.
• The new funding resuscitates the failing arts program.
• She resuscitates old traditions in her community.
• The rain resuscitates the drought-stricken garden.
• The coach resuscitates the team’s fighting spirit.
• Modern technology resuscitates ancient languages through apps.