[rɪˈkʌvə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength
(e.g: Neil is still recovering from shock)

- find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost)
(e.g: police recovered a stolen video)

- remove or extract (an energy source or industrial chemical) for use, reuse, or waste treatment
(e.g: only 13 per cent of CFC refrigerant was being recovered from domestic fridges)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (originally with reference to health): from Anglo-Norman French recoverer, from Latin recuperare ‘get again’

[rɪˈkʌvə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a defined position of a firearm forming part of a military drill
(e.g: bring the firelock to the recover)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (originally with reference to health): from Anglo-Norman French recoverer, from Latin recuperare ‘get again’