recapture

Elementary

/ˌriːˈkæp.tʃər/

verb
To catch or take something back

recapture in a sentence

  • “He managed to recapture the escaped parrot.”
  • “The guards recaptured the escaped prisoner.”
  • “The soldiers recaptured the hill they had lost the day before.”
  • “In the final lap of the race, he recaptured the lead.”

What does “recapture” mean?

recapture (verb) means to catch or take something back. It is pronounced /ˌriːˈkæp.tʃər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "recapture" mean?
recapture (verb) means: To catch or take something back
How do you pronounce "recapture"?
"recapture" is pronounced /ˌriːˈkæp.tʃər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "recapture" in a sentence?
Here is "recapture" used in a sentence: He managed to recapture the escaped parrot.

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