retaking

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de volver a tomar o recuperar algo, como una posición, un territorio o un examen que se repite.

A noun referring to the act of taking something back or capturing something again, such as a position, territory, or exam.

1. Act of taking backB2formal

   The act of taking something back, especially by force or after losing it.

   recuperación / toma de vuelta

   • The retaking of the city was a major military victory.
   • The retaking of the stolen goods was successful.
   • The retaking of the exam is scheduled for next week.

   Sinónimosrecapturereclamationrecoveryregainrepossession

• Verbo que indica la acción de volver a tomar o realizar algo, como un examen, una fotografía o una posición que se había perdido o abandonado.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something again, such as an exam, a photograph, or a captured position.

verbo irregular

1. Recapture by forceB2formal

   To take back something that was lost or taken, especially in a military context.

   Recuperar por la fuerza

   • The army managed to retake the city after a fierce battle.
   • They launched a surprise attack to retake the fort.
   • The rebels attempted to retake the territory they had lost.

   Sinónimosrecapturereclaimreconquerregaintake back

2. Capture againB2formal

   To seize or gain possession of something again.

   Recuperar, volver a tomar

   • The police retook the stolen goods from the thieves.
   • The team retook the lead in the final minutes of the game.
   • She retook control of the situation after the confusion.

   Sinónimosrecapturereclaimrecoverregainrepossess

3. Photograph againB1informal

   To take a new photograph or series of photographs of something.

   volver a fotografiar

   • The photographer asked the model to retake the shot.
   • We had to retake the group photo because someone blinked.
   • He retook the picture with better lighting.

   Sinónimosreshoot