resuscitation
gb/ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
újraélesztés, reszuszcitáció, újjáélesztés
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
1
újraélesztés
B2
Usage pattern:
resuscitation of [someone]
Paramedics began resuscitation as soon as they reached the patient.
A mentősök azonnal megkezdték az újraélesztést, amint odaértek a beteghez.
Despite prolonged resuscitation, the doctors were unable to restart his heart.
Az elhúzódó újraélesztés ellenére az orvosok nem tudták újraindítani a szívét.
Early resuscitation can greatly improve survival after cardiac arrest.
Learner examples
The nurse started resuscitation right away.
A nővér azonnal megkezdte az újraélesztést.
Resuscitation can save a life.
Az újraélesztés életet menthet.
Common mistake:
Often confused with general 'revival'; in everyday English it usually refers to emergency medical treatment (like CPR).
Meaning
bringing someone back to life
Collocations
attempt resuscitation
|perform resuscitation
|resuscitation efforts
|resuscitation attempts
|successful resuscitation
|prompt resuscitation
|resuscitation measures
|resuscitation equipment
|resuscitation training
|resuscitation team
Synonyms
revival (More general; resuscitation is usually medical.)
|
reanimation (Technical term; can sound less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
death (The end of life; resuscitation is an attempt to prevent or reverse it.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|emergency
Definition
medical action to help someone breathe and live again
the act of trying to restore breathing and normal heart function in someone who has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped, especially in an emergency
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
2
újjáélesztés
B2
Usage pattern:
resuscitation of [something]
The new funding led to the resuscitation of the community arts program.
Az új finanszírozás a közösségi művészeti program újjáélesztéséhez vezetett.
Many analysts doubted there could be a quick resuscitation of the housing market.
Sok elemző kételkedett abban, hogy a lakáspiac gyors újjáélesztése lehetséges.
The book sparked a resuscitation of interest in her earlier work.
Learner examples
The project needs resuscitation.
A projektnek újjáélesztésre van szüksége.
New leaders tried the resuscitation of the plan.
Az új vezetők megpróbálták újjáéleszteni a tervet.
Common mistake:
This figurative meaning is more formal; in casual speech people often prefer 'revival' or 'bringing back'.
Meaning
bringing something back into use
Collocations
economic resuscitation
|financial resuscitation
|resuscitation of the economy
|resuscitation of interest
|resuscitation of a policy
|resuscitation of a project
|resuscitation plan
|attempted resuscitation of
|the resuscitation of an idea
|resuscitation of a tradition
Synonyms
revival (More common and less formal.)
|
renewal (Emphasizes making something active again, often with improvement.)
Antonyms
decline (Movement toward weakness or less activity.)
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abandonment (Stopping something permanently instead of restoring it.)
Themes
business
|society
|culture
Definition
bringing something back after it was weak or stopped
the act of restoring something to activity, popularity, or effectiveness after it has declined or stopped
Grammar
Dictionary form
resuscitation
IPA
GB/ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - sus - cit - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: resuscitation
- Plural: resuscitation, resuscitations
Expressions
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr)
1/kˌɑɹdioʊpˈʊlmənˌɛɹi ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən kpɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
emergency procedure to restart breathing
CPR: pushing on the chest to help someone survive
Examples
- The lifeguard performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the ambulance arrived.
- CPR training teaches you how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation safely.
- Call emergency services before starting CPR if you are alone.
Learner examples
- He learned CPR at school.
- They started CPR immediately.
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
1/mˈaʊθ tə mˈaʊθ ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
giving rescue breaths by mouth
breathing into someone’s mouth to help them breathe
Examples
- The first aider began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when she stopped breathing.
- Current guidelines often emphasize chest compressions, with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used in some situations.
- He was trained to use a mask instead of direct mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Learner examples
- She gave mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
neonatal resuscitation
1/nˌioʊnˈeɪtəl ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
emergency care for a newborn
urgent help for a baby to breathe after birth
Examples
- The baby required neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room.
- Staff complete regular training in neonatal resuscitation procedures.
- Neonatal resuscitation equipment was prepared before the high-risk delivery.
resuscitation room
1/ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən ɹˈum/
fixed phrase
technical
hospital room for life-saving treatment
a hospital room for emergencies
Examples
- He was taken straight to the resuscitation room after collapsing.
- Only essential staff were allowed into the resuscitation room during the procedure.
- The resuscitation room is stocked with defibrillators and airway equipment.
Learner examples
- They took her to the resuscitation room.