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recovering

UK
/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈkʌvɚɪŋ/

Translations

recoveringgerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective; keeps existing definitions.
The recovering patient was able to walk a few steps today.
Восстанавливающийся пациент смог сделать несколько шагов сегодня.
Synonyms
rehabilitative
restorative
recuperative
convalescent
healing
recoveringnoun
UK
/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of recovery.
Synonyms
mending
recovery
recuperation
convalescence
restoration
healing
rehabilitation
recuperative process
renewal
recoververb

recovering

Gerund

recovered
Past Simple
recovered
Past Participle
recovering
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈkʌvə/
US
/rɪˈkʌvɚ/
The police managed to recover the stolen goods.
Полиции удалось вернуть украденные товары.
He needs time to recover from the surgery.
Ему нужно время, чтобы восстановиться после операции.
She is slowly recovering from the flu.
Она медленно выздоравливает от гриппа.
Additional translations
подлечиться
Synonyms
reclaim
heal
bounce back
regain
convalesce
retrieve
recoup
restore
get back
Antonyms
lose
forfeit
surrender

Definitions

recoveringgerund / present participle
In the process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
The recovering patient was able to walk a few steps with assistance.
In the process of overcoming a dependency or addiction.
As a recovering alcoholic, she attends support meetings regularly.
Undergoing improvement after a decline or setback, especially of an economy, market, or situation.
The recovering economy showed signs of steady growth last quarter.
recoveringnoun
The act or process of regaining health, strength, or a former condition.
Recovering from the operation took longer than expected.
The act of retrieving or regaining possession of something that was lost, stolen, or misplaced.
The recovering of the stolen paintings took months of investigative work.
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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