Reacquiring: meaning, definitions and examples
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reacquiring
[ riːəˈkwaɪərɪŋ ]
gaining possession
Reacquiring refers to the act of obtaining something again that was previously owned or possessed. This term is often used in contexts such as acquiring a business, property, or rights after having lost or relinquished them. The process may involve negotiations or legal action. In a broader sense, reacquiring can also refer to regaining skills or knowledge that may have been lost. It emphasizes the retrieval and restoration of previous ownership or mastery.
Synonyms
recovering, regaining, retaking
Examples of usage
- The company is reacquiring its former assets.
- She is focused on reacquiring her language skills.
- The government is reacquiring the land for redevelopment.
Translations
Translations of the word "reacquiring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reaquisição
🇮🇳 फिर से अधिग्रहण करना
🇩🇪 Wiedererwerb
🇮🇩 mendapatkan kembali
🇺🇦 повторне придбання
🇵🇱 ponowne nabycie
🇯🇵 再取得
🇫🇷 réacquisition
🇪🇸 re-adquisición
🇹🇷 yeniden edinim
🇰🇷 재취득
🇸🇦 إعادة الاستحواذ
🇨🇿 znovuzískání
🇸🇰 znovuzískanie
🇨🇳 重新获得
🇸🇮 ponovno pridobivanje
🇮🇸 endurkaup
🇰🇿 қайта алу
🇬🇪 ახალი შეძენა
🇦🇿 yenidən əldə etmə
🇲🇽 re-adquisición
Etymology
The term 'reacquiring' is derived from the prefix 're-' which means 'again' and the verb 'acquire' which comes from the Latin 'acquirere'. The Latin word is a combination of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'quaerere' meaning 'to seek'. The word has evolved through Middle English and has been associated with various contexts that involve obtaining or securing possession. Its use has grown particularly in legal, business, and personal development domains, reflecting the importance of regaining what was once lost or achieving status once more. 'Reacquiring' conveys both a sense of reclaiming and the effort required to restore a previous state.