Bring back to life Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɫaɪf

BRING-BAK-tuh-LYF

UK

bɹˈɪŋ/ /bˈæk/ /tˈuː/ /lˈaɪf

bring-BAK-too-LYF

Definition

To make someone or something alive again, either literally (such as reviving a person) or figuratively (such as making something active, popular, or interesting again).

Usage & Nuances

Used both literally (medical emergencies, fiction) and figuratively (reviving traditions, projects, interests). Commonly appears in stories, news, or when discussing bringing something back into relevance. Often replaced by 'revive' in formal or concise contexts.

• Spanish: revivir - devolver a la vida
• Portuguese (BR): trazer de volta à vida - reviver
• Portuguese (PT): trazer de volta à vida - reviver
• Chinese (Simplified): 使复活 - 使恢复生机
• Chinese (Traditional): 使復活 - 使恢復生機
• Hindi: फिर से जीवित करना - जान में लौटाना
• Arabic: إعادة إلى الحياة - إحياء
• Bengali: পুনরুজ্জীবিত করা - জীবন ফিরে আনা
• Russian: оживить - вернуть к жизни
• Japanese: 生き返らせる - 蘇らせる
• Vietnamese: làm sống lại - hồi sinh
• Korean: 되살리다 - 소생시키다
• Turkish: hayata döndürmek - canlandırmak
• Urdu: دوبارہ زندہ کرنا - بحال کرنا
• Indonesian: menghidupkan kembali - membangkitkan

Example Sentences

They used special medicine to bring back to life the patient.

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The scientist wanted to bring back to life extinct animals.

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The festival helps bring back to life old traditions.

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The new owner managed to bring back to life the once-abandoned restaurant.

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This movie will bring back to life your love for classic adventure stories.

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Nothing could bring back to life the team's spirit after the tough loss.

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