1. to get back something that was lost, stolen, or taken away
2. to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness or injury
3. to return to a normal condition after a difficult or unpleasant experience

Examples

• The police helped her recover her stolen purse.
• It took him three weeks to recover from the flu.
• She is slowly recovering from her divorce.
• The economy is beginning to recover after the recession.
• The company hopes to recover its losses next year.
• He made a full recovery after the surgery.
• The team recovered quickly after losing the first game.