reprise
A recurrence or resumption of an actionA recurrence or resumption of an action.
» Tom Jackson reprised his role in the sequel to his breakthrough movie.
Meaning
7 sensesA recurrence or resumption of an action.
A repetition of a phrase, a return to an earlier theme, or a second rendition or version of a song in a programme or musical.
репри́заrepríza
A renewal of a failed attack, after going back into the en garde position.
A taking by way of retaliation.
(in the plural)Deductions and duties paid yearly out of a manor and lands, as rent charge, pensions, annuities, etc.; also spelled reprizes.
A ship recaptured from an enemy or from a pirate.
In masonry, the return of a moulding in an internal angle.
Examples
2 sentencesTom Jackson reprised his role in the sequel to his breakthrough movie.
His reprise of "All Along the Watchtower" in homage to Jimi Hendrix left fans unsatisfied.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English reprise (noun) and reprisen (verb), from Old French reprise, from reprFrom Middle English reprise (noun) and reprisen (verb), from Old French reprise, from reprendre. In some senses borrowed anew from Modern French reprise.
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