Retrieve
(verb)
- To find and bring back something that has been lost or stolen.
- To get back something that has been taken away or forgotten.
- To recover or regain something.
- To extract or obtain information or data from a computer system.
Origin:
From old french retrouver meaning to find again, from re- + trouver meaning to find.
Examples:
- The dog was trained to retrieve ducks during hunting.
- He retrieved his wallet from his pocket.
- The company was able to retrieve the lost data from the backup system.
- She retrieved the lost keys from under the couch.
- The athlete was able to retrieve the ball and score a goal.