Technology Repair Terms

noun the act of reviving or the state of being revived

verb to bring back to life or consciousness; to restore or renew

• The doctor was able to revive the patient after performing CPR.
• I need to revive my old laptop so I can use it again.
• Let's revive this party and get the energy going!
• The new marketing campaign helped revive interest in the product.

noun an extra item or amount that is available in case it is needed

verb to refrain from harming or destroying; to give up or part with something; to use or give out only in limited amounts

• I always keep a spare set of keys in case I lose the original.
• Do you have a spare pen I could borrow for a minute?
• I can't believe he didn't spare any change for the homeless man.
• She had no spare time in her busy schedule for any additional tasks.