Meaning & Definition of word "Recoup"

Recoup

/rɪˈkuːp/

1. to regain or recover something lost or spent
- Example: After a difficult year, the company managed to recoup its losses through increased sales.
2. to obtain a refund or compensation for an amount previously lost or expended
- Example: She was able to recoup her travel expenses from her employer.
3. to make up for a deficiency or a setback by earning or gaining back something
- Example: He worked overtime to recoup the time he lost during his illness.
4. to regain possession of an asset or investment
- Example: 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.

recover:

To get back something lost or taken away.

regain:

To get back something that was lost or taken.

retrieve:

To get something back from somewhere.

Meaning: Get your money back

● Example Sentence: I sold my old phone to recoup some cash.

Meaning: Make back the time you lost

● Example Sentence: I plan to hit the gym extra hard to recoup time I missed last week.