regain

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈɡeɪn/ AmE /rɪˈɡeɪn/

verb en → es

past regained pp regained ing regaining

1 RECOVER [transitive] B1

to get back something that you had before, such as a feeling or skill

recuperar, volver a tener

  • regain control of sth

Collocations regain confidence · regain strength

  • She regained her composure after the shock.

    Ella recuperó la compostura después del shock.

2 RETURN [transitive] B2

to return to a place or position that you had before, especially one from which you were forced away

recuperar, volver a tener

  • regain control of sth

Collocations regain power · regain independence

  • The country regained its independence after the war.

    El país recuperó su independencia después de la guerra.