Recapture: meaning, definitions and examples
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recapture
[ riˈkæptʃər ]
take back
To recapture means to regain possession or control of something that was lost or taken away.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldiers recaptured the city from the enemy forces.
- She hoped to recapture the magic of their first date.
military
In military terms, recapture refers to the act of capturing something again, such as a territory or a strategic position.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The recapture of the enemy stronghold was a turning point in the war.
Translations
Translations of the word "recapture" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recapturar
🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्त करना
🇩🇪 zurückerobern
🇮🇩 merebut kembali
🇺🇦 повторно захопити
🇵🇱 odzyskać
🇯🇵 再捕獲する
🇫🇷 reprendre
🇪🇸 recapturar
🇹🇷 yeniden ele geçirmek
🇰🇷 재포착하다
🇸🇦 استعادة
🇨🇿 znovu získat
🇸🇰 znovu získať
🇨🇳 重新捕获
🇸🇮 znova ujeti
🇮🇸 endurheimta
🇰🇿 қайта қолға түсіру
🇬🇪 კვლავ დაჭერა
🇦🇿 yenidən ələ keçirmək
🇲🇽 recapturar
Word origin
The word 'recapture' originated from the Latin word 'recapturare', which means 'to take back'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The concept of recapturing something lost or retaking control has been a common theme throughout history, especially in military contexts.
See also: captured, capturing, recapturing.