re·cov·er [ri kúvvər] (past re·cov·ered, past participle re·cov·ered, present participle re·cov·er·ing, 3rd person present singular re·cov·ers)
1. regain something: to get back something previously lost
2. return to normal: to return to a previous state of health, prosperity, or equanimity
3. reclaim something from waste: to extract useful substances from waste or refuse ...(LOL)
4. return to the right position: to return to a suitable or correct state or position The goalkeeper stumbled, but recovered enough to prevent the goal.
5. compensate for something: to make up for that which is lost They’ll have to work hard in order to recover their losses.
6. obtain something through a court: to obtain something by the ruling of a court
7. succeed in litigation: to be successful in a lawsuit
8. bring self back to normal: to bring the self back to a normal condition He soon recovered himself enough to feign a friendly welcome.