recapture
To capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a lossTo capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.
Recorded UK: Speaker: Vealhurl Recorder: Vealhurl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
» Tom escaped, but he was soon recaptured.
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2 sensesTo capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.
The warden hoped to recapture the escaped prisoners before they reached the town.
New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking.
wieder einfangen, zurückerobern
To capture an opponent's piece immediately after it has captured on the same square.
- capture again
- take up anew
- experience anew
- take back by force, as after a battle
Examples
17 sentencesTom escaped, but he was soon recaptured.
Tom was quickly recaptured.
deMan fing Tom schnell wieder ein. — wolfgangth
The prison escapee was quickly recaptured.
They hoped they could recapture the fort.
You cannot recapture lost time with money.
Translations
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Forms
recaptures, recapturing, recaptured, recaptured| Base form | recapture · to recapture |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | recaptures |
| Present participle | recapturing |
| Past simple | recaptured |
| Past participle | recaptured |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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