retaking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of taking something back
    recapture.
  2. verb take back by force, as after a battle
    retake; recapture.
    • The military forces managed to recapture the fort
  3. verb capture again
    retake; recapture.
    • recapture the escaped prisoner
  4. verb photograph again
    retake.
    • Please retake that scene

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