retaken

/ˈrɛˌteɪkən/

Definitions

1. adjective

taken again or regained, especially after being lost or captured

“The soldiers fought to retake the strategic hill.”

2. verb

to take or capture something again, especially after it has been lost or captured

“The government aims to retake control of the city from the rebels.”

Synonyms

  • recaptured
  • reclaimed
  • regained

Antonyms

  • lost
  • surrendered