Meaning & Definition of word "Rerun"

Rerun

/ˈriːrʌn/

noun:

  • 1. A second or repeated performance or showing.
    • Example: The rerun of the classic sitcom attracted a lot of viewers.
  • 2. An event that is repeated, especially in sports contests.
    • Example: The rerun of the finals was set for the next weekend after the initial match was interrupted.

verb:

  • 1. To run (a process, event, or program) again.
    • Example: The developer decided to rerun the tests after fixing the bugs in the code.
  • 2. To broadcast or show (a television program or film) again.
    • Example: The network will rerun last year's season finale next week.

Etymology

From re- (again) + run.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

repeat:

To do something again.

replay:

To play something again.

Slang Meanings of rerun

Meaning: To watch something again because it was enjoyed.

Example Sentence: I might just rerun that series over the weekend.

Meaning: To go through the same situation again.

Example Sentence: It's like a rerun of last year's drama.