recapture

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de volver a capturar o recuperar algo que se había perdido o escapado; también, en contextos legales o financieros, la recuperación por parte del Estado de una parte de los beneficios que superan un límite establecido.

A noun referring to the act of taking something back or, in a legal context, the seizure by the government of profits exceeding a fixed amount.

1. Government seizure of profitsC1formallegal

   A legal action by which the government reclaims profits that exceed a predetermined limit, often in regulated industries.

   Recuperación de beneficios

   • The utility company faced a recapture of its excess earnings by the state.
   • New regulations allow for the recapture of windfall profits.
   • The recapture clause in the contract limited the company's profit margin.

   Sinónimosclawback

2. Act of taking backB2formal

   The act of retrieving or regaining possession of something that was lost, taken, or escaped.

   recaptura

   • The recapture of the escaped prisoner took several hours.
   • The team's recapture of the championship title was celebrated by fans.
   • The museum announced the recapture of a stolen painting.

   Sinónimosreclamationrecoveryregainrepossessionretakingretrieval

• Verbo que designa la acción de volver a capturar o recuperar algo, recuperar la posesión de un lugar u objeto, o revivir o experimentar de nuevo un sentimiento o momento pasado.

A verb used to indicate the act of capturing again, regaining possession, or experiencing a past feeling or moment again.

1. Experience anewB2formal

   To experience or feel something again, especially a past emotion or memory.

   volver a experimentar

   • The old photograph helped her recapture the joy of her childhood.
   • He tried to recapture the excitement of his first trip abroad.
   • Listening to that song recaptured the feeling of being young.

   Sinónimosevokerecallrecreatereliverevive

2. Take up anewB2formal

   To resume or start again something that was interrupted or lost.

   retomar

   • The team hopes to recapture their winning streak this season.
   • She recaptured her passion for painting after a long break.
   • The company recaptured its market share with a new product.

   Sinónimoscontinuerecommencerenewrestartresume

   Antónimosabandonforfeitquitrelinquishsurrender

3. Take back by forceB2formal

   To regain possession of something by using force, especially after a battle or conflict.

   Recapturar por la fuerza

   • The army recaptured the city after a fierce battle.
   • They recaptured the fort from the enemy forces.
   • The police recaptured the escaped prisoner.

   Sinónimosreclaimreconquerrecoverregainrepossessretake

4. Capture againB2formal

   To catch or seize someone or something again after they had escaped or been lost.

   volver a capturar

   • The zookeepers recaptured the escaped monkey.
   • The fisherman recaptured the fish that had slipped off the hook.
   • The security team recaptured the thief before he left the building.

   Sinónimosretake