Reclaim

/rɪˈkleɪm/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to retrieve or recover something that was lost.

The organization aims to reclaim the wetlands that were drained for agriculture.

to bring back into a usable condition; to restore.

They worked to reclaim the abandoned buildings in the city.

to assert a right to something; to demand the return of.

She plans to reclaim her inheritance from the estate.

to recycle or reuse materials.

The factory's goal is to reclaim and reuse 90% of its waste.

to make (land) usable again after disturbance.

The mining company is required to reclaim the land after operations have ceased.

From Old French 'reclamer', from Latin 'reclamare', meaning to call back.

reclaim one's time

To take back control over how one's time is spent.

reclaim the streets

To take back public spaces for community use or safety.

reclaim your power

To regain control over one's own life or situation.

recover

To get back something lost or taken.

redeem

To recover ownership of something in exchange for payment.

To take back one's identity or individuality.

After years of conformity, he decided to reclaim his unique style.

To regain popularity or relevance.

The band is trying to reclaim their fame with a new album.