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

  • (..) watching his every step. And while he is getting nowhere... ...I will put together the finest team of investigators in France... ...and we will hunt down the killer, retrieve the Pink Panther diamond... ...and then the Medal of Honor will be mine. And who is this incompetent? Oh, I think I know (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther