Recapture (verb)

  1. To take possession of something again.
  2. To regain control of something.
  3. To take back something that was lost.

Origin:

The word "recapture" is a combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and "capture" which means "to take possession of something by force or strategy". this word came into use in the 15th century.

Examples:

  1. The company is trying to recapture its lost market share.
  2. The football team was able to recapture the lead in the last minutes of the game.
  3. The soldiers recaptured the city after a fierce battle.
  4. She recaptured her youth with a new hairstyle and a new outlook on life.
  5. The government recaptured the territory from the rebels.
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