1. to get back something that was lost, taken away, or given up
2. to make land suitable for use by draining, clearing, or filling it
3. to reform or rescue someone from a bad way of life

Examples

• The city reclaims abandoned lots and turns them into parks.
• She reclaims her luggage from the lost and found.
• The organization reclaims wetlands for wildlife habitat.
• He reclaims his reputation after the scandal.
• The program reclaims troubled youth through education.
• Farmers reclaim desert land through irrigation.
• The company reclaims its market share with new products.