Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

respawn

verb

/riːˈspɔːn/

Definition

To come back to life in a video game after being defeated or having lost a life.

Examples

In the game, you can respawn at your last checkpoint.
After being eliminated, the player had to wait a few seconds before they could respawn.
The new update changed the respawn timer from 10 seconds to 5 seconds.

Meaning

Respawn refers to the action of a character or player reappearing in a game after dying or being eliminated. This process allows for continuous play and usually involves starting again at a specific point in the game.