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

Finally, the code makers had retaken the lead.”

From Literature

Sabalenka was stunned in the final 12 months ago by Madison Keys and has said that retaking her Melbourne crown was her number one priority, calling it "trophy or nothing".

From Barron's

The ambassador warned that retaking control of the port could affect Chinese companies' investment, cooperation and trade with the Darwin region.

From Barron's

She's decided to repeat her school year so she can retake her exams.

From BBC

The UAE withdrew and within days government forces and their allies retook control of the western provinces as well as all of the south.

From BBC

Related Words

• reclaim
• recover
• restore
• take back