revival
gb/ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/ us/ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/
B2
English
~ 8200
újjáéledés, fellendülés, reneszánsz, ébredési alkalom, felújítás, újraélesztés, reanimáció
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a revival of [something]
The town has seen a revival in tourism since the new museum opened.
A városban az új múzeum megnyitása óta fellendült a turizmus.
There has been a global revival of interest in vinyl records.
Világszerte újjáéledt az érdeklődés a bakelitlemezek iránt.
After years of decline, the company is finally experiencing a revival.
The fashion industry is witnessing a revival of 1990s styles.
Many hope the new policies will lead to an economic revival.
Learner examples
The old market is having a revival.
A régi piac újjáéledőben van.
There is a revival of interest in his books.
Újjáéledt az érdeklődés a könyvei iránt.
The city needs a revival after the long crisis.
The band enjoyed a revival in popularity.
The new laws may bring a revival of the local economy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"revival on"* instead of *"revival of"*. Use the preposition **of**: "a revival of interest", "a revival of the industry". Another common confusion is with **survival** (continuing to live) and **revive** (the verb). **Revival** is the noun meaning the act or period of becoming strong or popular again.
Meaning
return to success or popularity
Collocations
economic revival
|revival of industry
|revival of interest
|revival of the city
|cultural revival
|revival in demand
Synonyms
comeback (More informal and often used for people, teams, or fashions returning to success.)
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resurgence (More formal; often used in news and writing for a strong, noticeable return.)
Antonyms
decline (Describes a process of becoming weaker, less successful, or less popular, the opposite of revival.)
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collapse (A sudden and severe loss of strength or success, strongly opposed to revival.)
Themes
economy
|culture
|time
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A time when something becomes strong, successful, or popular again after being weak or not popular.
A process or period in which something that was weak, inactive, or less popular becomes strong, active, or fashionable again.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
hold a revival at [place]
The church is hosting a week-long revival next month.
A gyülekezet jövő hónapban egyhetes ébredési alkalomsorozatot tart.
Thousands of people attended the outdoor revival in the stadium.
Több ezren vettek részt a stadionban tartott szabadtéri ébredési alkalmon.
His grandparents met at a small-town revival in the 1950s.
The preacher traveled across the region leading revivals.
They set up a large tent for the summer revival.
Learner examples
The pastor planned a three-day revival.
A lelkész háromnapos ébredési alkalomsorozatot szervezett.
Many people came to the revival at the church.
Sokan eljöttek a templomban tartott ébredési alkalomra.
Her parents met at a revival many years ago.
The town has a big revival every summer.
They invited a famous speaker to the revival.
Common mistake:
Learners may think any religious feeling is a "revival". In common modern English, **a revival** usually means an organized event or series of meetings, not just a private feeling. Also, do not confuse **revival** with **revelation** (a new message from God).
Meaning
religious meeting to renew faith
Collocations
religious revival
|hold a revival
|revival meeting
|revival preacher
|tent revival
Synonyms
revival meeting (A more explicit term that clearly shows it is a meeting; often used in Christian contexts.)
Antonyms
secularization (Refers to society becoming less religious, which goes against the idea of a religious revival.)
Themes
religion
|society
Definition
A special church meeting, often over several days, to make people feel strong faith again or to bring new people to the religion.
A planned religious event, often a series of meetings, intended to increase or renew people’s faith and bring new converts.
NOUN
B2
3
felújítás
B2
Usage pattern:
a revival of [play / musical]
The Broadway revival of the musical received excellent reviews.
A musical Broadway-felújítása kiváló kritikákat kapott.
She starred in a revival of a classic 1940s play.
Egy klasszikus, 1940-es évekbeli darab felújításában játszotta a főszerepet.
The theater announced a lavish revival of "Hamlet" for next season.
A successful revival can introduce an old show to a new generation.
Critics compared the new revival to the original production.
Learner examples
We saw a revival of an old musical.
Megnéztük egy régi musical felújítását.
The new revival of the play is very popular.
A darab újonnan bemutatott felújítása nagyon népszerű.
He is acting in a revival on Broadway.
The theater will show a revival of a famous drama.
This revival brings the old story to young people.
Common mistake:
Learners may think **revival** here means any live performance. It specifically means a **new** production of a work that existed and was staged before. Use **a revival of [title]**, not *"a revival on [title]"*.
Meaning
new production of old play or show
Collocations
Broadway revival
|stage revival
|revival production
|revival of the musical
|classic revival
Synonyms
restaging (Focuses on the act of putting the show on stage again; slightly more technical.)
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new production (More general; does not always imply that the work has been produced before.)
Antonyms
original production (The first staging of a work, in contrast to a later revival.)
Themes
culture
|entertainment
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A new performance of a play, musical, or similar show that was first performed a long time ago.
A new production or performance of a play, musical, opera, or similar work that has been performed in the past.
NOUN
C1
4
újraélesztés
B2
reanimáció
C1
Usage pattern:
the revival of [someone / a function]
Despite the doctors’ efforts, revival of the patient was not possible.
Az orvosok erőfeszítései ellenére a beteg újraélesztése nem sikerült.
Paramedics attempted revival at the scene using CPR.
A mentősök a helyszínen CPR-t alkalmazva kísérelték meg az újraélesztést.
Her quick actions led to the child's revival after he stopped breathing.
The film shows the dramatic revival of a climber buried in the snow.
The drug can sometimes aid in the revival of heart function.
Learner examples
The nurse tried for many minutes to achieve revival.
Az ápoló hosszú perceken át próbálta újraéleszteni a beteget.
Quick CPR can help in the revival of a person.
A gyorsan megkezdett CPR segíthet valaki újraélesztésében.
The doctor said the chance of revival was low.
The story tells of the revival of a man after a long coma.
They watched the revival of the patient in the emergency room.
Common mistake:
Learners may use **revival** instead of the verb **revive**, saying *"they revival him"* instead of **"they revived him"**. **Revival** is a **noun** ("the revival of the patient"), and **revive** is the verb ("to revive the patient"). In medical contexts, **resuscitation** is often more natural.
Meaning
bringing back to life or consciousness
Collocations
revival of the patient
|medical revival
|attempted revival
|revival of breathing
|revival efforts
Synonyms
resuscitation (More technical and medical; commonly used in hospitals and emergency care.)
Antonyms
death (The permanent end of life, the opposite of successful revival in this context.)
Themes
health
|science
|body
Definition
The act of making a person or body live or work normally again after it has stopped or is very weak.
The act or process of bringing someone or something back to life, consciousness, or normal activity after it has stopped or nearly stopped.
Grammar
Dictionary form
revival
IPA
GB/ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/
US/ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/
Syllables & stress
re - viv - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (viv)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: revival
- Plural: revival, revivals
Word family
Forms
revivals
noun
Core family
revive
verb B2
Related words
revitalize
verb
revitalization
noun
Advanced or less common
revivalist
noun
revivalism
noun
Expressions
a revival of interest
1/ə ɹɪvˈaɪvəl əv ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
renewed interest in something
A time when people become interested in something again after not caring about it for a while.
Examples
- There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
- Streaming services have caused a revival of interest in old TV shows.
- The anniversary of his death led to a revival of interest in his music.
Broadway revival
1/bɹˈɔdwˌeɪ ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
new run of an old Broadway show
A new performance in Broadway theaters of a play or musical that was shown on Broadway in the past.
Examples
- She won an award for her role in the Broadway revival of the musical.
- The Broadway revival brought the classic show back to a new audience.
- Tickets for the latest Broadway revival sold out quickly.
career revival
1/kɚˈɪɹ ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
return to success in a career
A time when a person’s job life becomes successful again after it was not going well or was quiet.
Examples
- The movie marked a major career revival for the actor.
- Her bestselling novel led to a sudden career revival.
- The coach is enjoying a late career revival with his new team.
economic revival
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
recovery in the economy
A time when a country’s or region’s economy becomes strong again after a bad period.
Examples
- The new trade deal could spark an economic revival.
- Tourism has played a big part in the city’s economic revival.
- Analysts are hopeful about a slow economic revival next year.
religious revival
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs ɹɪvˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
growth in religious feeling or activity
A time or event when many people become more religious again, or when a religion becomes stronger after being less active.
Examples
- Some scholars describe the movement as a new religious revival.
- The country experienced a religious revival after the war.
- Young people are playing a key role in this religious revival.
revival house
1/ɹɪvˈaɪvəl hˈaʊs/
fixed phrase
cinema for showing old movies
A movie theater that usually shows old films again instead of new films.
Examples
- They saw the classic film at a small revival house downtown.
- Many revival houses have closed as streaming has grown.
- The city’s last revival house still shows silent films every month.
revival meeting
1/ɹɪvˈaɪvəl mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
religious gathering to renew faith
A special church meeting, often with loud singing and strong preaching, to make people feel strong faith again or to bring new people to the religion.
Examples
- Her grandparents first met at a revival meeting.
- The revival meeting lasted four nights and drew large crowds.
- They set up a big tent outside town for the revival meeting.