ALL meanings of recover-from
re·cov·er-from
R r - verb with object recover-from to get back or regain (something lost or taken away): to recover a stolen watch. 1
- verb with object recover-from to make up for or make good (loss, damage, etc., to oneself). 1
- verb with object recover-from to regain the strength, composure, balance, or the like, of (oneself). 1
- verb with object recover-from Law. to obtain by judgment in a court of law, or by legal proceedings: to recover damages for a wrong. to acquire title to through judicial process: to recover land. 1
- verb with object recover-from to reclaim from a bad state, practice, etc. 1
- verb with object recover-from to regain (a substance) in usable form, as from refuse material or from a waste product or by-product of manufacture; reclaim. 1
- verb with object recover-from Military. to return (a weapon) to a previously held position in the manual of arms. 1
- verb with object recover-from Football. to gain or regain possession of (a fumble): They recovered the ball on their own 20-yard line. 1
- verb without object recover-from to regain health after being sick, wounded, or the like (often followed by from): to recover from an illness. 1
- verb without object recover-from to regain a former and better state or condition: The city soon recovered from the effects of the earthquake. 1
- verb without object recover-from to regain one's strength, composure, balance, etc. 1
- verb without object recover-from Law. to obtain a favorable judgment in a suit for something. 1
- verb without object recover-from Football. to gain or regain possession of a fumble: The Giants recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. 1
- verb without object recover-from to make a recovery in fencing or rowing. 1