recover

verb

• 1 [no object] return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength:Neil is still recovering from shock the economy has begun to recover
• (be recovered) (of a person) be well again:you’ll be fully recovered before you know it

• 2 [with object] find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost):police recovered a stolen video
• regain control of (oneself or of a physical or mental state):he recovered his balance and sped on
• regain or secure (money spent or lost or compensation) by legal process or the making of profits:many companies recovered their costs within six months
• make up for (a loss in position or time):the French recovered the lead

• 3remove or extract (an energy source or industrial chemical) for use, reuse, or waste treatment: only 13 per cent of CFC refrigerant was being recovered from domestic fridges

noun

• a defined position of a firearm forming part of a military drill:bring the firelock to the recover