The Open Dictionary

rescreen

verb

UK/ˌriːˈskriːn/

Definitions of rescreen verb

  1. Transitive

    to examine someone or something again to determine if there is a problem or issue.

    • The flight was held up after a security issue came to light, and the 400 passengers were rescreened.

    • All employees will be rescreened to ensure they meet the latest safety standards.

    • Due to a malfunction in the equipment, the lab samples have to be rescreened.

  2. Transitive

    to show a film or television program again

    • The television channel will rescreen the classic movie on the weekend.

    • To celebrate the show's tenth anniversary, the network is rescreening the first season.

    • The documentary has been requested to be rescreened multiple times because of its compelling content.