Reclaim
Pronunciation: /riːˈkleɪm/
Reclaim (verb)
- to take back something that was yours before.
- to make land usable again by removing water or waste.
- to process used materials so they can be used again.
Examples
- She managed to reclaim her lost wallet from the lost and found.
- He tried to reclaim his position in the company after the dispute.
Common collocations: reclaim a refund, reclaim ownership, reclaim wasteland, reclaim marshland, reclaim waste