retake
Americanverb (used with object)
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to take again; take back.
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to recapture.
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to photograph or film again.
noun
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the act of photographing or filming again.
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a picture, scene, sequence, etc., that is to be or has been photographed or filmed again.
verb
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to take back or capture again
to retake a fortress
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films to shoot again (a shot or scene)
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to tape again (a recording)
noun
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films a rephotographed shot or scene
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a retaped recording
Other Word Forms
- retaker noun
Etymology
Origin of retake
Example Sentences
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Ukrainian forces were able to retake about 115 square miles almost overnight against Russian forces with diminished drone capabilities.
Zelensky said his military had retaken some 115 square miles of territory.
The two countries have been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute since the Taliban authorities retook control of Afghanistan in 2021.
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"Rather than collectively punishing communities... the group contacted clan elders by phone before retaking areas, offered reconciliation, and let Macwiisley fighters keep their weapons in exchange for standing down."
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They need to retake those levels to avoid more declines.
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