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re·op·er·ate | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈä-pə-ˌrāt 
, -ˈä-ˌprāt \
, -ˈä-ˌprāt \reoperated; reoperating
Definition of reoperate
: to operate again: such as
a : to perform surgery again
But going back to reoperate on tissue that's already been subjected to surgery increases the risks of bleeding and damage to the structures being repaired.— Hillary Busis
b : to resume functions (such as business operations)
Uber recently began to reoperate in San Antonio after leaving the city due to these ordinances.— Alex Arevalo
Other Words from reoperate
reoperation \ (ˌ)rē-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən \ noun, plural reoperations
\ noun, plural reoperations
Nearly one in four women with breast implants suffered local complications serious enough to warrant reoperation within five years … — Thomas M. Burton
a new procedure that results in fewer reoperations
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