recapture

/rɪˈkæptʊr, ˌrekəpˈtʊər/

Definitions

1. verb

to capture or take control of something again

“The team tried to recapture the lead in the final minutes of the game.”

2. noun

the act of capturing or taking control of something again

“The recapture of the city was a major milestone in the war.”

Synonyms

  • reclaim
  • recover

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • release