retake

[ verb ree-teyk; noun ree-teyk ]

verb (used with object)

, re·took [ree-, took], re·tak·en, re·tak·ing.

1. to take again; take back.
2. to recapture.
3. to photograph or film again.

noun

1. the act of photographing or filming again.
2. a picture, scene, sequence, etc., that is to be or has been photographed or filmed again.

retake

verb

1. to take back or capture again

   to retake a fortress

2. films to shoot again (a shot or scene)
3. to tape again (a recording)

noun

1. films a rephotographed shot or scene
2. a retaped recording

Derived Forms

• reˈtaker, noun

Other Words From

• re·taker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of retake¹

First recorded in 1580–90; re- + take

Example Sentences

Elsewhere, since retaking the city of Vuhledar in October - an elevated position which sits above key supply lines and which Moscow spent two years fighting for - Russia has thrown resources at Kurakhove.

From BBC

The campaigns have assumed heightened urgency with Trump set to retake the White House with GOP majorities in the House and Senate.

From Los Angeles Times

In just a few years since the Taliban retook control of the country, women's rights have been eroded to the point where even singing is banned.

From BBC

By the end, Kapolczynski said, Boxer was unfurling a 32-foot scroll for the cameras, and Democrats were armed with a to-do list on environmental issues when they retook the Senate in 2008.

From Los Angeles Times

Arsenal retook the lead within five minutes of the restart when Henry cut inside and found Freddie Ljungberg, who fired into the bottom corner.

From BBC

Related Words

• reclaim
• recover
• restore
• take back