1. to get and bring back something that was lost, left behind, or stored somewhere
2. to find and get back information, especially from a computer system or database
Usage: computing
3. to rescue or save a situation that was going badly

Examples

• She went back to retrieve her forgotten keys from the restaurant.
• The computer can retrieve files from the backup system in seconds.
• I need to retrieve my luggage from the baggage claim area.
• The database allows users to retrieve customer information quickly.
• The golden retriever was trained to retrieve ducks during hunting season.
• He managed to retrieve the situation with a sincere apology.
• Can you retrieve that document from the filing cabinet?