Reanimate
(verb)
To animate or give life to something again, especially after a period of inactivity or death.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from re- + animate.
Examples:
- The scientist reanimated the frog by giving it an electric shock.
- The old cartoon was reanimated and released as a new film.
- He attempted to reanimate the old car but it never started.
- The team reanimated the project by bringing in new ideas.
- The doctor's attempts to reanimate the patient were unsuccessful.