1. reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death, especially by artificial respiration or cardiac massage
Usage: medical
2. bringing something back to life, activity, or prominence
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The paramedics were resuscitating the drowning victim on the beach.
• CPR training teaches people the basics of resuscitating someone in cardiac arrest.
• The doctors spent twenty minutes resuscitating the patient after surgery.
• The new CEO is focused on resuscitating the failing company.
• They’re resuscitating the old theater with a major renovation project.
• The coach is resuscitating the team’s confidence after their losing streak.