reprise
reprise [ ri-PRAHYZ; ruh'-PREEZ ] | |
[ noun, transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (n.) a repetition or resumption of a theme or action 2. (n.) a recurrence or a return to the first theme 3. (n.) an annuity or annual payment 4. (tr. v.) to repeat or execute a repetition of 5. (tr. v.) to resume an action | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
At the end of the meeting the secretary was asked for a reprise of the main points that were discussed. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
As previously reported Shane Ritchie will reprise his role as the East End lovable rogue Alfie and Jessie will return as the brash, tart with a heart, Kat Moon. |
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