To recover
Example: The system recovers after temporary failure
Definition
"To recover" means to return to a normal state after a period of difficulty, illness, or failure. It involves regaining strength, functionality, or stability, as in the example phrase 'The system recovers after temporary failure,' where the system restores its operation.
Etymology
The verb "to recover" comes from the Old French word 'recovrer,' which itself derives from the Latin 'recuperare,' meaning 'to regain' or 'to get back.' Did you know that the Latin root combines 're-' meaning 'again' and 'capere' meaning 'to take'? This perfectly describes the act of getting something back, like health or control.
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"To recover" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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