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Noun: respawn  'ree,spón
Usage: informal
  1. (gaming) the reappearance of a player or enemy in the game after being killed or eliminated
    "The enemies will respawn after a few minutes"
Verb: respawn  'ree,spón
Usage: informal
  1. (gaming) to reappear in the game after being killed or eliminated
    "He respawned at the base after dying in battle"

Derived forms: respawned, respawning, respawns

Encyclopedia: Respawn