Rerun

/ˈriːrʌn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A second or repeated performance or showing.

The rerun of the classic sitcom attracted a lot of viewers.

An event that is repeated, especially in sports contests.

The rerun of the finals was set for the next weekend after the initial match was interrupted.

verb

To run (a process, event, or program) again.

The developer decided to rerun the tests after fixing the bugs in the code.

To broadcast or show (a television program or film) again.

The network will rerun last year's season finale next week.

From re- (again) + run.

rerun of the show

A repeat broadcast of a television program.

rerun the tests

To conduct tests again to verify results.

get a rerun

To have a second chance at something.

repeat

To do something again.

replay

To play something again.

To watch something again because it was enjoyed.

I might just rerun that series over the weekend.

To go through the same situation again.

It's like a rerun of last year's drama.