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Definition

To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

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Origins

From the phrase bring to life with the predicate adjective back (“returned to a previous state or condition”).

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Also Said As

  • resuscitate
  • revive
  • resurrect
  • reanimate
  • rez / res
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Related Idioms

t

take someone's life

To kill someone; to cause someone's death.

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claim someone's life

To lead to someone's death.

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make it up to

To pay back; to return someone a previous good deed.

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return to form

To go back to a better, original state.

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turn back the clock

To return to a previous state.

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at death's door

About to die; in a life-threatening state of health.
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