Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

resile

verb
/rɪˈzaɪl/
Definition
To spring back; to recover elasticity.
Examples
  • The rubber band will resile to its original shape once released.
  • After facing difficulties, she was able to resile and continue with her plans.
Meaning
The act of returning to a previous position or state after being stretched or compressed.
Synonyms
  • rebound
  • recover
  • bounce back