retake
verb (used with object), re·took, re·tak·en, re·tak·ing.
noun
Origin of retake
Related Words for retake
restore, recover, reclaim, convert, rescue, regenerate, repossess, redeem, recondition, recycle, salvage, remodel, reassume, reoccupyExamples from the Web for retake
Contemporary Examples of retake
“She scored so high they said, ‘This is wrong, you have to retake it,’” the father recalls.
What happens if the ground offensive is stalled and they are not able to retake Fallujah or Tikrit?
The best scenario for a lot of people is if the Republicans retake the Senate and lose McConnell.
As the Kenyan government struggled to retake the mall, Shabaab lobbed taunt after taunt.
Before the shutdown, Democrats were pretty much reconciled to falling short in efforts to retake the House next year.
Historical Examples of retake
Orders had been received to retake Bazeilles at every cost, and drive the Bavarians into the Meuse.
The DownfallEmile Zola
No attempt was made to retake the town, for there could be no profit in gaining what could not be held.
The Siege of BostonAllen French
"The Zouaves are to retake the village, with the bayonet," he said.
The Young Franc TireursG. A. Henty
A little later the place where the retake was to be made was reached.
The Moving Picture Girls in War PlaysLaura Lee Hope
An enemy might at any moment appear, and not only retake the prize, but themselves.
The Rival CrusoesW.H.G. Kingston