recapture

CEFRC1

/riˈkæptʃər/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To take control of a place or person again.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    That which is captured back; a prize retaken.

Examples

  • All Jews were expelled from Buda after its recapture by Hungary.

  • They hoped they could recapture the fort.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. The retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.

  2. To capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of capturing again.

More examples

In context

  • New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking.

  • The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news.

  • The warden hoped to recapture the escaped prisoners before they reached the town.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From re- + capture.