1. Third person singular preterite indicative or conditional of 'reviver' (to revive) with reflexive pronoun 'se', indicating that the subject revived itself or regained consciousness/vigor
After fainting, she revived herself with cold water.
Depois de desmaiar, ela revivia-se com água fria.
2. Impersonal or passive construction indicating revival or restoration of something
The tradition revived itself in the community.
A tradição revivia-se na comunidade.