restage
UK[ˌriːˈsteɪdʒ]US[ˌriˈsteɪdʒ]
v
to stage (a play, opera, etc.) again, especially in a new production.
v
to organize or present (an event) again, especially in a different way.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
stage
re
again
stage
to present
Etymology
The word 'restage' is a modern English formation, combining the productive Latin-derived prefix 're-' with the verb 'stage'. The prefix 're-', from Latin, carries the core sense of repetition or return. The verb 'stage' originates from the noun 'stage', which evolved from Old French estage (a dwelling, a position), itself from Latin staticum (a standing place). The semantic shift from a physical platform to the act of presenting a performance occurred in the theatrical context of the 16th century. Therefore, 'restage' logically means to present a performance again, often with a new interpretation or design, extending metaphorically to the re-presentation of any organized event.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + stage (to present)
re- (Latin, a prefix meaning 'again' or 'back'); stage (Middle English, from Old French estage, meaning 'to present a performance').
Examples
The director decided to restage the classic ballet with a contemporary setting.
After its successful run in London, the production will be restaged on Broadway next year.
The activists plan to restage the protest in front of the city hall.