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Definition recapture in American English

recapture verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌriˈkæptʃər/
1

to use force to take control of an area again

Example

Rebel forces have recaptured the city.

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
1.1

to win something again from an opponent

Example

Martin recaptured the lead from Bodine on the second lap of the race.

Example

He is trying to recapture his world record.

Synonyms and related words
medal award carry off
2

to catch a person or animal that has escaped

Example

Efforts to recapture the prisoners have been unsuccessful.

Synonyms and related words
shut in imprison confine
3

to have a memory or feeling again, or to be in a situation again

Example

I know I can't recapture my youth!

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back
Definition recapture in American English