Recap ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Recap ( verb )

1. To review or summarize the main points of something.
2. To replace a tire's worn-out tread with a new one.
3. To top off a bottle or container with more of its contents.

Origin:

Shortening of recapitulate.

Examples:

1. After the lecture, the professor asked the students to recap the key ideas in their own words.
2. I need to take my car to the mechanic to have the tires recapped.
3. Let's recap the ketchup bottle so it doesn't dry out.

(As a noun)

Recap ( noun )

1. To review or summarize the main points of something.
2. To replace a tire's worn-out tread with a new one.
3. To top off a bottle or container with more of its contents.

Origin:

Shortening of recapitulate.

Examples:

1. After the lecture, the professor asked the students to recap the key ideas in their own words.
2. I need to take my car to the mechanic to have the tires recapped.
3. Let's recap the ketchup bottle so it doesn't dry out.