recover

B1
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈkʌvə/
/ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/
/ɹiːˈkʌvə/
/ɹiˈkʌvɚ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Recovery.

2 Definition

A position of holding a firearm during exercises, whereby the lock is at shoulder height and the sling facing out.

3 Definition

The forward movement in rowing, after one stroke to take another (recovery)

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).

Example Sentences
  • After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet.
2 Definition

To salvage, to extricate, to rescue (a thing or person)

Example Sentences
  • They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital.
3 Definition

To replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body).

Example Sentences
  • At the top of the hill I asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength.
4 Definition

To obtain a positive judgement; to win in a lawsuit.

Example Sentences
  • The plaintiff recovered in his suit, being awarded declaratory relief and a clearing of his name.
5 Definition

To gain as compensation or reparation, usually by formal legal process

Example Sentences
  • to recover damages in trespass; to recover debt and costs in a legal action or that is owing
6 Definition

To reach (a place), arrive at.

7 Definition

To restore to good health, consciousness, life etc.

8 Definition

To make good by reparation; to make up for; to retrieve; to repair the loss or injury of.

Example Sentences
  • to recover lost time
9 Definition

To get better, to regain health or prosperity

Example Sentences
  • I lost out in the deal, but I quickly recovered financially
10 Definition

To regain one's composure, balance etc.

Example Sentences
  • Spinning round, he caught a stone with his ankle, but recovered quickly before turning to face me.
11 Definition

To cover again.

12 Definition

(roofing) To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one.