reclaim
BrE /rɪˈkleɪm/ AmE /rɪˈkleɪm/
verb en → es
past reclaimed pp reclaimed ing reclaiming
to restore something to its former condition or use
restaurar, recuperar
- reclaim land for agriculture
Collocations reclaim a site · reclaim an area
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The government plans to reclaim the polluted land.
El gobierno planea restaurar la tierra contaminada.
to get back something that belongs to you or was taken from you
recuperar, reclamar
- reclaim a refund
Collocations reclaim a tax refund · reclaim lost property
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She reclaimed her stolen bicycle from the police.
Ella reclamó su bicicleta robada a la policía.
to reduce pollution or damage to an environment, especially by cleaning up waste products
reducir la contaminación, limpiar
- reclaim polluted land
Collocations reclaim contaminated soil · reclaim waste products
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The company is working to reclaim the polluted river.
La empresa está trabajando para limpiar el río contaminado.
to return something that has been taken away or lost to its original owner or place
devolver, restituir
- reclaim a passport
Collocations reclaim a passport from the embassy · reclaim lost property from the police station
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He reclaimed his passport after paying the fine.
Él recuperó su pasaporte después de pagar la multa.