recapture

/riˈkæptʃər/
noun
  1. The act of capturing again or taking back something that was lost.
    • The recapture of the endangered species was a major success for the conservation team.
    • The recapture of the stolen painting made headlines around the world.
    • After the recapture of the fort, the soldiers celebrated their victory.
verb
  1. To capture again; to take back something or someone that was lost or taken away.
    • The army launched a mission to recapture the city from the enemy.
    • The team hopes to recapture the championship title this season.
    • The police managed to recapture the escaped prisoner within hours.
  2. To experience or feel again a past emotion, memory, or quality.
    • The movie tries to recapture the magic of the original film.
    • He couldn't recapture the excitement he felt on his first trip abroad.
    • Walking through the old neighborhood helped her recapture the joy of her childhood.
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