bring back to life
phrase
: to cause (someone or something that has died) to begin living again
The story is about a mad scientist who tries to bring dead people back to life.
—often used figurativelyThey're trying to bring the restaurant back to life by introducing a new menu.
an old theory that is being brought back to life
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“Bring back to life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20back%20to%20life. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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