re-run

re-runs, re-running, re-ran

(The spelling rerun is also used. The form re-run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verb. The noun is pronounced [[t]ri͟ː rʌn[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]ri͟ː rʌ̱n[/t]].)

1) N-SING: N of n If you say that something is a re-run of a particular event or experience, you mean that what happens now is very similar to what happened in the past.

It was the world's second worst air disaster, a horrific re-run of the runway collision in 1977...

It seems likely that this year will see a re-run of last year's fight over the elementary-school budget.

Syn:

repeat

2) VERB If someone re-runs a process or event, they do it or organize it again.

[V n] Edit the input text and re-run the software...

[V n] He re-ran in his mind his conversation with Smith.

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Re-run is also a noun.

In the re-run he failed to make the final at all, finishing sixth.

3) VERB: usu passive If an election is re-run, it is organized again, for example because the correct procedures were not followed or because no candidate got a large enough majority.

[be V-ed] The ballot was re-run on Mr Todd's insistence after accusations of malpractice.

Syn:

repeat

N-COUNT: oft N of n

Re-run is also a noun.

The opposition has demanded a re-run of parliamentary elections held yesterday.

4) VERB To re-run a film, play, or television programme means to show it or put it on again.

[V n] In honour of Jane Fonda's visit they re-ran one of her films at the cinema.

5) N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of n A re-run is a film, play, or television programme that is shown or put on again.

Viewers will have to make do with tired re-runs and second-rate movies...

Thames television announced a re-run of the Benny Hill Show.

Syn:

repeat