Reanimation from a state of langour or depression; -- applied to the health, spirits, and the like
When there is a revival of something, it becomes active or popular again. This return to realism has produced a revival of interest in a number of artists
bringing again into activity and prominence; "the revival of trade"; "a revival of a neglected play by Moliere"; "the Gothic revival in architecture" an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion
The remounting of a play production after its initial closing, usually by the same theatre company and/or employing many or most of the same artists The term is not normally used to describe fresh restagings, by other artists, of older plays
{i} resuscitation, act of bringing back to life; renewal, restoration; reactivation; series of meetings intended to increase religious belief and interest (Christianity)