Definition Synonyms
Definition of recaptured - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
recoverytaken back or regained
- The recaptured territory was under strict surveillance.
2.
under controlbrought back into control
- The recaptured prisoners were sent to a high-security facility.
Origin of recaptured
Latin, recaptura (to capture again)
Terms with recaptured included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
military
recaptured or taken back by force
history
battle in World War II where Americans recaptured the island
Examples of recaptured in a sentence
The recaptured artifact was returned to the museum. The recaptured territory was heavily guarded. Recaptured artifacts were returned to the museum.
View all translations of recaptured
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:repris, ...
- German:zurückerobert, ...
- Italian:riconquistato, ricatturato, ...
- Spanish:recuperado, recapturado, ...
- Portuguese:recapturado, ...
- Chinese:被夺回的, 被控制的, ...
- Japanese:奪還された, 再捕された, ...
- Arabic:مستعاد, تحت السيطرة مجددًا, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁחְרָר, שֶׁנִּשְׁבָּה מֵחָדָשׁ, ...
- Russian:отвоёванный, пойманный снова, ...
- Ukrainian:повернутий, під контролем, ...
- Hindi:पुनः प्राप्त, पुनः पकड़ा गया, ...
Definition of recapture - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
competitionregain something lost to a competitor
- The company aims to recapture its market share.
2.
feel againexperience again, especially emotionally
- She hoped to recapture the joy of her youth during the reunion..
3.
escapecatch a person or animal that escaped
- The zookeepers recaptured the escaped lion.
Noun
1.
actionact of capturing something again
- The recapture of the escaped prisoner was swift.
2.
captureobject that is captured back
- The recapture of the stolen painting was celebrated.
3.
emotionRare regaining of a feeling or qualityRare
- She felt a recapture of her childhood joy at the fair..
4.
legalTECH. seizure of profits by the governmentTECH.
- The recapture of excess profits was enforced by law.
Expressions with recapture
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
return to a previous high level of ability or skill
After his injury, he struggled to recapture his form.
regain control or advantage in a situation
The team worked hard to recapture the initiative in the game.
tax on gain from sale of depreciated asset
The investor faced depreciation recapture after selling the property.
Origin of recapture
Latin, re (again) + captare (to capture)
Examples of recapture in a sentence
Efforts to recapture the lead were unsuccessful. He tried to recapture the excitement of his first concert. They wanted to recapture the magic of their honeymoon. The police managed to recapture the fugitive overnight. Efforts to recapture the runaway horse were successful. The recapture of the stolen artifacts took years.
After the recapture of the fort, the troops celebrated. The recapture of the escaped prisoner was swift. Efforts for the recapture of the territory intensified. The recapture of his former enthusiasm was evident. There was a recapture of the festive spirit in the town. The government ordered a recapture of illegal earnings. Recapture of funds was necessary to balance the budget.
View all translations of recapture
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:récupérer, reprise, ...
- German:zurückerobern, Wiedereinfangen, ...
- Italian:riconquistare, ricattura, ...
- Spanish:recuperar, recaptura, ...
- Portuguese:recuperar, recaptura, ...
- Chinese:重新夺回, 再捕获, ...
- Japanese:取り戻す, 再捕, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَعَادَ, إِعَادَة القَبْض, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָשִׁיב, לְכִידָה מְחֻדֶּשֶׁת, ...
- Russian:восстановить, повторный захват, ...
- Ukrainian:повернути, повторне захоплення, ...
- Hindi:फिर से हासिल करना, पुनः गिरफ्तारी, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the