verb
- to get back something that was lost, taken away, or given up
- to make land suitable for use, especially by draining water or removing waste
- to demand the return of something as a right
Examples
- She went to reclaim her lost luggage at the airport.
- The city plans to reclaim the abandoned lot and turn it into a park.
- Engineers are working to reclaim wetlands that were damaged by pollution.
- He tried to reclaim his reputation after the scandal.
- The organization helps reclaim young people from lives of crime.
- You can reclaim your deposit when you return the equipment.
- They reclaimed thousands of acres of desert for farming.