definition of
[recover]

[1] #1 recover v. [retrieve, find, regain] get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied quickly". wn

[2] #2 recover v. [recuperate, convalesce] get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating". wn

[3] #3 recover v. [go back, recuperate] regain a former condition after a financial loss; "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"; "The company managed to recuperate". wn

[4] #4 recover v. [recoup, recuperate] regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses". wn

[5] #5 recover v. [reclaim] reuse (materials from waste products). wn