Retrieve: meaning, definitions and examples

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retrieve

[ rɪˈtriːv ]

^{Context #1}

data

To regain possession or control of something.

Synonyms

fetch, recover, regain

Examples of usage

He was able to retrieve his lost wallet from the police station.
She managed to retrieve her phone from the taxi driver.

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information

To find and bring back information or data from a computer or storage system.

Synonyms

fetch, recover, restore

Examples of usage

The IT specialist was able to retrieve the deleted files from the hard drive.
I need to retrieve that email from my inbox.

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sports

The act of getting the ball or other object back after it has been hit or thrown.

Synonyms

recovery, rescue, return

Examples of usage

The player made a spectacular retrieve of the ball just before it went out of bounds.
Her quick retrieve prevented the opposing team from scoring.

Translations

Translations of the word "retrieve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperar

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 abrufen

🇮🇩 mengambil

🇺🇦 отримати

🇵🇱 odzyskać

🇯🇵 取り戻す (torimodosu)

🇫🇷 récupérer

🇪🇸 recuperar

🇹🇷 geri almak

🇰🇷 회수하다 (hoesuhada)

🇸🇦 استرداد

🇨🇿 získat

🇸🇰 získať

🇨🇳 取回 (qǔ huí)

🇸🇮 pridobiti

🇮🇸 endurheimta

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 ამოღება

🇦🇿 geri almaq

🇲🇽 recuperar

Word origin

The word 'retrieve' originates from the Latin word 'retrahere', which means 'to pull back'. It has been used in the English language since the late 15th century. The concept of retrieving something has always been essential in human activities, from retrieving lost items to retrieving information. The word has evolved over time to encompass various contexts, from physical actions to digital data retrieval.