reclaim
/rɪˈkleɪm/
verb
- To get back something that was lost, taken away, or given up.
- The team worked hard to reclaim the championship title after three years.
- He reclaimed his seat after getting a drink of water.
- She went to the lost and found to reclaim her umbrella.
- To make land suitable for use again, for example by draining water or removing waste.
- The city plans to reclaim the old landfill and turn it into a park.
- Farmers have reclaimed thousands of acres of desert for growing crops.
- They drained the swamp to reclaim the land for building houses.
- To recover useful materials from waste or scrap.
- We can reclaim gold from old electronics.
- The company reclaims plastic from ocean waste to make new products.
- The factory recycles metal to reclaim valuable resources.
- To win back or restore something, such as a reputation, relationship, or sense of identity.
- The community is trying to reclaim its cultural traditions.
- After the scandal, she worked hard to reclaim her good name.
- He went to therapy to reclaim his confidence after the accident.