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recovering

/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

/rɪˈkʌvɚɪŋ/

recoveringgerund / present participle

/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

Present-participle adjective; keeps existing definitions.

Translations

восстанавливающийся

The recovering patient was able to walk a few steps today.

Восстанавливающийся пациент смог сделать несколько шагов сегодня.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

recoveringnoun

/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of recovery.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

recuperative process

recoververb

recovering

Gerund

recovered

Past Simple

recovered

Past Participle

recovering

Gerund

/rɪˈkʌvə/

/rɪˈkʌvɚ/

Translations

вернуть

The police managed to recover the stolen goods.

Полиции удалось вернуть украденные товары.

восстановиться

He needs time to recover from the surgery.

Ему нужно время, чтобы восстановиться после операции.

выздоравливать

She is slowly recovering from the flu.

Она медленно выздоравливает от гриппа.

Additional translations

подлечиться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

bounce back

get back

Antonyms

lose

forfeit

surrender