recovery
gb/ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/ us/ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/
B1
English
~ 2300
felépülés, gyógyulás, visszaszerzés, előkerítés, gazdasági fellendülés, gazdasági élénkülés, talpra állás, összeszedi magát
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s recovery from [illness/injury/problem]
Her recovery from the operation took several weeks.
A műtét utáni felépülése több hétig tartott.
The team is supporting his recovery after the accident.
A csapat támogatja a baleset utáni felépülését.
He made a full recovery and returned to work.
The doctor was pleased with her steady recovery.
Recovery can be slow after such a serious illness.
Learner examples
She is in recovery after surgery.
Műtét után felépülőben van.
He made a full recovery from the flu.
Teljesen felépült az influenzából.
I hope you have a fast recovery.
Recovery can take time.
He is slowly making a recovery.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recovery' with 'cure'. 'Recovery' is the process of getting better, not the action of removing the illness completely.
Meaning
return to health or normal state
Collocations
make a recovery
|slow recovery
|speedy recovery
|full recovery
|aid recovery
Synonyms
healing (Focuses more on the physical or emotional process itself rather than the overall return to normal.)
Antonyms
relapse (Refers to becoming ill again after starting to recover.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|emotions
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The process of getting better after being sick, hurt, or having problems.
The process of regaining health, strength, or a normal condition after illness, injury, or a difficult situation.
NOUN
B2
2
előkerítés
B2
Usage pattern:
recovery of [object/money/property]
The police assisted in the recovery of the stolen car.
A rendőrség segített az ellopott autó visszaszerzésében.
Efforts are underway for the recovery of the missing documents.
Már folynak az erőfeszítések az eltűnt dokumentumok előkerítésére.
The company announced the successful recovery of its assets.
Recovery of the painting took months of investigation.
Learner examples
The police helped with the recovery of her bag.
A rendőrség segített visszaszerezni a táskáját.
They want the recovery of stolen money.
Vissza akarják szerezni az ellopott pénzt.
He works in data recovery.
The recovery of the car was fast.
Meaning
getting back something lost or stolen
Collocations
recovery of property
|asset recovery
|data recovery
|recovery operation
Synonyms
retrieval (Often refers to physically going to get something back, sometimes used for data or information.)
Antonyms
loss (The opposite situation where something is no longer in one's possession.)
Themes
law
|business
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you get something back that you lost or that was taken from you.
The act of regaining possession of something that was lost, stolen, or taken away.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
economic recovery from [recession/downturn]
The country is showing signs of economic recovery.
Az ország a gazdasági fellendülés jeleit mutatja.
Government policies aim to speed up the recovery.
A kormányzati intézkedések célja, hogy felgyorsítsák a gazdasági fellendülést.
A strong recovery is expected next year.
Tourism has helped in the region’s recovery.
Learner examples
The economy is in recovery now.
A gazdaság most fellendülőben van.
We hope for a fast economic recovery.
Gyors gazdasági fellendülésben reménykedünk.
The country needs a strong recovery.
Tourism is part of the recovery.
Meaning
economic improvement after decline
Collocations
economic recovery
|recovering economy
|slow recovery
|strong recovery
Synonyms
upturn (Emphasizes a positive change in economic trends.)
Antonyms
recession (A period of economic decline, opposite to economic recovery.)
Themes
business
|economics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When the economy starts to get better after problems.
A period in which an economy grows again after a recession or downturn.
NOUN
B2
4
talpra állás
B2
Usage pattern:
recovery from [shock/setback/loss]
Her quick recovery from the mistake impressed everyone.
Mindenkit lenyűgözött, milyen gyorsan összeszedte magát a hibája után.
He made a remarkable recovery after losing the match's first set.
A mérkőzés első szettjének elvesztése után figyelemre méltóan talpra állt.
The pilot’s skill allowed for a safe recovery from the stall.
Learner examples
She made a fast recovery after her mistake.
Gyorsan összeszedte magát a hibája után.
He had a good recovery in the game.
Jól visszajött a játékba.
They made a quick recovery from the bad start.
Meaning
regaining control after difficulty
Collocations
quick recovery
|emotional recovery
|remarkable recovery
Synonyms
comeback (Often informal; suggests returning to success after a failure.)
Antonyms
collapse (A complete failure to regain control or stability.)
Themes
emotions
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you get control or balance again after a problem.
The act of returning to stability or control after a setback, shock, or disturbance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
recovery
IPA
GB/ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/
US/ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/
Syllables & stress
re - cov - ery (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: recovery
- Plural: recoveries, recovery
Word family
Forms
recoveries
noun
Core family
recover
verb A2
Related words
recoverable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unrecoverable
adjective
Expressions
in recovery
1/ˈɪn ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
currently getting better from illness/addiction/etc.
Still getting better after being sick, hurt, or having an addiction.
Examples
- She is in recovery after knee surgery.
- He has been in recovery for two years since quitting alcohol.
on the road to recovery
1/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈoʊd tə ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
in process of getting better
Getting better after being sick, hurt, or having problems.
Examples
- After weeks in hospital, he is finally on the road to recovery.
- The company is on the road to recovery after last year's losses.
wish you a speedy recovery
1/wˈɪʃ jˈu ə spˈidi ɹɪkˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
hope someone gets better quickly
To say you hope someone gets well soon.
Examples
- We all wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery.
- Friends sent cards to wish her a speedy recovery.