retake

American  

[ree-teyk, ree-teyk] / riˈteɪk, ˈriˌteɪk /

verb (used with object)

retook, retaken, retaking

1. to take again; take back.

2. to recapture.

3. to photograph or film again.

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noun

1. the act of photographing or filming again.

2. a picture, scene, sequence, etc., that is to be or has been photographed or filmed again.

retake British  

verb

1. to take back or capture again

   to retake a fortress

2. films to shoot again (a shot or scene)

3. to tape again (a recording)

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noun

1. films a rephotographed shot or scene

2. a retaped recording

Other Word Forms

• retaker
  noun

Etymology

Origin of retake

First recorded in 1580–90; re- + take

Example Sentences

That was all resilient Everton needed to retake the lead and land a knockout blow as substitute Thierno Barry scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Ukrainian forces were able to retake about 115 square miles almost overnight against Russian forces with diminished drone capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

At the convention that year in San Francisco, he predicted that in an era of Reaganomics, a Rainbow Coalition of ethnic and religious identities could retake the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Second-placed Lens can now leapfrog the champions and retake top spot on Saturday if they beat Paris FC in the capital.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"If we're two hostages to the good, all the more reason Lord Walder dare not play us false. Bolton needs Frey's men, and Ser Helman's as well. I've commanded him to retake Harrenhal."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Related Words

• reclaim
• recover
• restore
• take back