retrieve

Definition

  • verb: to get and bring (something) back from a place
  • verb: to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
  • synonyms: recruit, regain, restore

Examples

  • Many archaeological relics were 'retrieved' from the site.

  • They were able to 'retrieve' [='save'] the situation.

  • Can their relationship be 'retrieved'? [='salvaged']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the chain of causality here. Must we? Event a- a beautiful woman stands naked in our shower. Event b- we drive halfway across town to retrieve a television set from the aforementioned woman's ex-boyfriend. Query- on what plane of existence is there even a semi-rational link between these events? (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1