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recover

UK
/rɪˈkʌvə/
US
/rɪˈkʌvɚ/

Translations

recoververb
recovered
Past Simple
recovered
Past Participle
recovering
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈkʌvə/
US
/rɪˈkʌvɚ/
recouvrerRegistre soutenu; s'emploie pour des sommes, des frais ou des dommages.
The company hopes to recover its investment within two years.
L'entreprise espère recouvrer son investissement en deux ans.
recouvrirSens technique ou artisanal: couvrir de nouveau avec un matériau, un tissu ou une couche protectrice.
They hired an upholsterer to recover the worn-out armchairs.
Ils ont engagé un tapissier pour recouvrir les fauteuils usés.
se rétablir
After the surgery, it took him several weeks to recover fully.
Après l'opération, il lui a fallu plusieurs semaines pour se rétablir complètement.
récupérerS'emploie pour des objets perdus ou volés, ainsi que pour des données.
The police managed to recover the stolen artwork.
La police a réussi à récupérer l'œuvre d'art volée.
se remettreS'emploie surtout pour les émotions, le choc ou le sang-froid.
She took a deep breath to recover her composure before speaking.
Elle a pris une grande inspiration pour se remettre avant de parler.
Additional translations
retrouverS'emploie pour la posture ou l'équilibre après une perte d'appui.
Synonyms
reclaim
get back
restore
recoup
retrieve
regain
bounce back
convalesce
heal
Antonyms
lose
surrender
forfeit

Definitions

recoververb
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
After the surgery, it took him several weeks to recover fully.
To regain possession of something lost or stolen.
The police managed to recover the stolen artwork.
To regain control of oneself or one's emotions.
She took a deep breath to recover her composure before speaking.
To retrieve or obtain usable data from a damaged or corrupted file or system.
The IT specialist was able to recover most of the data from the crashed hard drive.
To cover again with new fabric, material, or a protective layer.
They hired an upholsterer to recover the worn-out armchairs.
To regain one's balance, footing, or physical position after stumbling or being off-balance.
He slipped on the ice but quickly recovered his footing.
To obtain or recoup money, costs, or damages that were spent or lost.
The company hopes to recover its investment within two years.
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