recover

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkʌvə/

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

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

Derivatives

recoverer

noun

Origin:

Middle English (originally with reference to health): from Anglo-Norman French recoverer, from Latin recuperare 'get again'