Recoup

/rɪˈkuːp/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to regain or recover something lost or spent

After a difficult year, the company managed to recoup its losses through increased sales.

to obtain a refund or compensation for an amount previously lost or expended

She was able to recoup her travel expenses from her employer.

to make up for a deficiency or a setback by earning or gaining back something

He worked overtime to recoup the time he lost during his illness.

to regain possession of an asset or investment

The investors aimed to recoup their initial investment after the project had been completed.

From Old French 'recouper', meaning 'to cut back or recover'.

recoup costs:

To recover the expenses incurred.

recoup losses:

To regain losses that were suffered.

recoup an investment:

To recover the initial outlay of money in a business venture.

Get your money back

I sold my old phone to recoup some cash.

Make back the time you lost

I plan to hit the gym extra hard to recoup time I missed last week.