Relight

verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To light or kindle anew. ambitransitive

    "This act of politeness having in some mysterious way set Mr Limpet's mind at rest, he produced an immense pipe, which he had apparently been smoking prior to the curate's entrance, and relit it, while the curate, seated gingerly on the edge of the rocking chair, surreptitiously inspected the room, which was so close to the roof as to make the December heat uncomfortably apparent."

  2. 2
    To light or illuminate anew.

    "The lights went down on Gilbert ranting and raving about surviving nuclear war. The stage was relit and Holly sang her song, "Family Promise," written to her baby nephew."

  3. 3
    To render again with different simulated lighting conditions. transitive

Etymology

From re- + light.

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