1. to catch or take control of again
2. to experience or bring back a feeling, memory, or situation from the past

1. instances of catching or taking control of something again

Examples

• The army recaptures the strategic hill after a fierce battle.
• She recaptures her childhood joy when visiting her grandmother’s house.
• The police recaptures the escaped prisoner within hours.
• The movie recaptures the spirit of the 1960s perfectly.
• His memoir recaptures the excitement of those early days.
• The team’s recent recaptures of lost territory boosted morale.
• The documentary recaptures the atmosphere of wartime London.