retrieve
retrieve(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to regain)
2. (computing)
a. recuperar
It is possible to retrieve files that have been deleted.Es posible recuperar archivos que se han eliminado.
3. (to salvage)
a. salvar
The family managed to retrieve most of their possessions after the fire.La familia logró salvar la mayoría de sus pertenencias después del incendio.
b. rescatar
Police retrieved the stolen goods thanks to a tip-off from a member of the public.La policía rescató los artículos robados gracias a un soplo de un miembro del público.
a. salvar (situation)
The player managed to retrieve the situation with a last-minute goal.El jugador logró salvar la situación con un gol en el último momento.
b. reparar (damage or loss)
It was too late to retrieve the damage done to his reputation.Ya era demasiado tarde para reparar el daño que se había hecho a su reputación.
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