Definition

1. Verb (Intransitive):

   • To appear again after a period of absence or disappearance.
   • To come back up to the surface of water.

2. Verb (Transitive):

   • To put a new surface on something, such as a road or floor.

Usage and Examples

• Intransitive Verb (To appear again):

  • After years of silence, the old scandal resurfaced in the news.
  • The singer resurfaced with a new album after a long hiatus.

• Intransitive Verb (To rise to the surface):

  • The submarine resurfaced after completing its mission.
  • He dove down and didn't resurface for over a minute.

• Transitive Verb (To apply a new surface):

  • The city plans to resurface the main highway next summer.
  • We need to resurface the tennis courts.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Often used for abstract things like emotions, memories, or problems that return.
  • Old feelings of resentment resurfaced during the argument.
  • The same technical issues keep resurfacing.

Variants and Related Words

• Resurfacing (Gerund/Noun): The action or process of resurfacing.
  • The resurfacing of the road will cause delays.

Synonyms

• Reappear: To appear again or be seen again.
• Recur: To happen or occur again, especially periodically.
• Rekindle: To revive or renew (often for feelings or interest).
• Renovate: To restore to a good state of repair (for the transitive meaning related to surfaces).

Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

• To resurface as: To appear again in a new role or form.
  • He resurfaced as a consultant for the company.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• To come up for air: (Informal, related to the 'surface' meaning) To take a break from a demanding activity.
  • I've been working on this report for hours; I need to come up for air.

Verb

1. appear again
   • The missing man suddenly resurfaced in New York
2. cover with a new surface
3. reappear on the surface