repeat

B1 · Intermediate

v. to happen more than once.

v. to occur again or recur. Often used intransitively to describe patterns or events.

“History often seems to repeat itself when people forget the past.”

“The software error began to repeat every time the user attempted to save a large file to the cloud server.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a television programme that is shown again.

n. a television or radio programme that is broadcast again after its initial presentation.

“I've seen this episode before; it's just a repeat.”

“The network filled the summer schedule with repeats of popular sitcoms to save on production costs during the off-season.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine British English

n. a second or further supply of a medicine.

n. a further issuance of a medical prescription without needing a new consultation.

“The doctor gave me a repeat for my allergy medication.”

“Patients on long-term medication can often request a repeat prescription through the clinic's online portal.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical

n. a sign that tells a musician to play a section again.

n. a mark or sign in a musical score directing the performer to play a specific passage again.

“The pianist missed the repeat and went straight to the ending.”

“The composer included a repeat at the end of the exposition to ensure the audience became familiar with the primary themes.”

C2 · Proficiency Military Technical

v. to fire weapons again at the same target.

v. to fire again using the same settings and ammunition on a previously engaged target.

“The commander ordered the battery to repeat on the same coordinates.”

“After observing that the initial strike had missed the bunker, the forward observer requested the artillery to repeat the mission.”