retrieve (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈtriːv/
Definition
To get something back or to find and bring back something that has been lost or is needed.
Examples
The divers worked for hours to retrieve the sunken treasure.
Can you retrieve the file from the archive?
She managed to retrieve her stolen bicycle.
How to Use retrieve
- retrieve from (prepositional phrase)
- To get something back from a specific place or source. — "He was able to retrieve his keys from the mechanic."
- retrieve something (collocation)
- The basic action of getting something back. — "The dog was trained to retrieve the stick."
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