Definition

To make something pressurized again after it has lost pressure.

Example

The technician had to repressurize the tank before it could be used again.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever needed to repressurize a tire before?

Yeah, I had to do that last weekend when my car felt flat.

It's pretty simple, right? Just use the pump?

Exactly! Just a few minutes and you're good to go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repressurize → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "pressurize" (from Latin "pressura", meaning pressure). The word means to apply pressure again, typically in a context where pressure has been lost or reduced.

Memory Tip

Think of applying pressure 'again' ('re-') to something that has lost its pressure — that's what repressurize means.

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