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Definition resurface in British English

resurface verb

verb
/ˌriːˈsɜː(r)fɪs/
1

to start to have an effect again

Example

Old tensions between the two countries have recently resurfaced.

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2

to appear again after not being seen for a period of time

Example

He resurfaced on Thursday and was detained by police at Frankfurt airport.

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3

to come back up to the surface of the water

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4

to replace the surface of something such as a road

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Definition resurface in British English