reclaim
gb/ɹiklˈeɪm/ us/ɹiklˈeɪm/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 8000
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
B2
action
1
get something back again
to get something back that was yours before, after it was taken, lost, or paid
الگوی کاربرد:
to reclaim [something] (from [someone/something])
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often confuse "claim" and "reclaim". Use "claim" when you ask for or take something for the first time (e.g., "claim a prize"), and "reclaim" when you get something back that was already yours (e.g., "reclaim my prize money"). Another mistake is using it without an object, as in *"I need to reclaim"*; you should say what is being reclaimed: "I need to reclaim my passport."
هممعنیها
take back (more informal and physical; often about physically removing something from someone or somewhere.)
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recover (slightly more formal; often used when effort or process is involved in getting something back.)
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regain (commonly used with abstract things like control, power, health, or trust.)
متضادها
surrender (means to willingly give something up instead of getting it back.)
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forfeit (means to lose the right to something, usually by breaking a rule, instead of receiving it back.)
ترکیبهای رایج
reclaim lost luggage
|reclaim your property
|reclaim his title
|reclaim her money
|reclaim overpaid tax
|reclaim our time
موضوعها
daily life
|business
|law
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Passengers can reclaim their lost luggage at the desk near the exit.
- She went to court to reclaim the house that had been taken from her family.
- You can reclaim the deposit from your landlord when you move out, if there is no damage.
- The company is trying to reclaim its position as the market leader.
- He stood up to reclaim his time after being repeatedly interrupted.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I went to the office to reclaim my bag.
- You can reclaim your money if the product is broken.
- She fought hard to reclaim her good name.
- He wants to reclaim his seat on the board.
- We must reclaim our time and say no to extra work.
فعل
C1
action
2
make unusable land usable again
to make bad or unusable land good and useful again, for homes, farms, or buildings
الگوی کاربرد:
to reclaim [land/area/site] (for [a purpose])
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes say *"repair the land"* or *"fix the land"* instead of "reclaim the land" when talking about large projects to make unusable land useful again. "Reclaim" is the standard verb in this context, especially in news and formal reports. Also, *"reclaim the nature"* is unnatural; say "reclaim the land" or "restore nature" instead.
هممعنیها
restore (very general; does not specifically suggest changing unusable land into usable land.)
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develop (focuses more on building and construction than on making previously unusable land usable.)
متضادها
degrade (means to damage or lower the quality of land, the opposite of improving it.)
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abandon (means to leave land unused or uncared for, instead of improving and using it again.)
ترکیبهای رایج
reclaim land from the sea
|reclaim industrial land
|reclaim the site
|reclaim former mining areas
|reclaim desert land
|reclaim the waterfront
موضوعها
environment
|construction
|geography
|nature
|housing
نمونهها
- The government plans to reclaim thousands of hectares of marshland for agriculture.
- A vast new district was built on land reclaimed from the bay.
- After the factory closed, the city began a project to reclaim the polluted site for public parks.
- Engineers are studying how to reclaim desert areas for farming.
- The old landfill will be reclaimed and turned into a nature reserve.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The city wants to reclaim this dirty land and make a park.
- Farmers are trying to reclaim dry land so they can grow food.
- A new airport was built on land reclaimed from the sea.
- They reclaimed the old mine and built houses there.
- The town hopes to reclaim the river area for people to enjoy.
فعل
technical
C1
action
3
recover useful material from waste
to take something useful, like material or water, out of waste so it can be used again
الگوی کاربرد:
to reclaim [material/liquid/energy] from [waste/source]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often use "recycle" for all situations. In technical or industrial texts, "reclaim" is preferred when a specific material is separated and recovered from waste (e.g., "reclaim water", "reclaim solvents"), while "recycle" is more general and common in everyday speech (e.g., "recycle bottles"). Also, *"take back water"* or *"get back water"* sound informal and are not used in technical writing.
هممعنیها
recover (very close in technical contexts; focuses on getting a material or energy back from a process.)
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salvage (more general; suggests saving something from loss or destruction, not necessarily from waste streams.)
متضادها
discard (means to throw something away instead of taking useful parts from it.)
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waste (means to use something in a way that throws away potential value instead of recovering it.)
ترکیبهای رایج
reclaim water
|reclaim plastic
|reclaim metals from e-waste
|reclaim used oil
|reclaim heat
|reclaim solvents
موضوعها
environment
|industry
|science
|technology
نمونهها
- The plant reclaims water from sewage and uses it for irrigation.
- New technology allows the company to reclaim rare metals from old smartphones.
- By reclaiming waste heat from the ovens, the factory cuts its energy use by 20%.
- The refinery reclaims used oil and processes it into new lubricants.
- Engineers are testing ways to reclaim phosphorus from agricultural runoff.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- This machine reclaims clean water from dirty water.
- The factory reclaims plastic from old bottles.
- We can reclaim metal from old cars instead of throwing them away.
- The system reclaims heat from the air and uses it again.
- They want to reclaim useful parts from electronic waste.
فعل
formal
C2
action
4
bring someone back from a bad path
to help someone leave a bad life or situation and live in a better way again
الگوی کاربرد:
to reclaim [someone] (from [a negative state/life])
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may try to use this sense in everyday situations where a simpler verb is better, for example saying *"I want to reclaim my friend"* when they mean "help my friend" or "support my friend". This sense of "reclaim" is formal and usually used for serious social, moral, or emotional problems, not ordinary disagreements or small personal issues.
هممعنیها
rehabilitate (more clinical or legal; often used about criminals or people recovering from illness or addiction.)
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redeem (can have religious or moral overtones; suggests saving someone from sin or moral failure.)
متضادها
corrupt (means to make someone morally worse, the opposite of helping them live better.)
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ruin (means to destroy a person's life or character instead of improving it.)
ترکیبهای رایج
reclaim young offenders
|reclaim addicts
|reclaim him from a life of crime
|reclaim her from the streets
|reclaim lost souls
موضوعها
society
|emotions
|religion
|relationships
نمونهها
- The charity works to reclaim young offenders and help them build stable lives.
- She believed that art could reclaim people from despair and isolation.
- The program aims to reclaim former gang members from a cycle of violence.
- Local volunteers are trying to reclaim teenagers from street culture through sports and mentoring.
- The preacher spoke of God's power to reclaim even the most hardened criminal.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The center helps to reclaim people from a life of crime.
- They want to reclaim young people who live on the street.
- The program tries to reclaim addicts and give them hope.
- Her work in the school reclaimed many difficult students.
- He believes love can reclaim his brother from hate.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
reclaim
IPA
GB/ɹiklˈeɪm/
US/ɹiklˈeɪm/
هجاها و تکیه
re - claim (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (claim)
صورتهای واژه
Verb
- Base: reclaim
- 3rd Person Singular: reclaims
- Present Participle: reclaiming
- Past: reclaimed
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
reclaim one's time
1/ɹiklˈeɪm wˈʌnz tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
take back control of your time
to say that you will control your own time again, especially when others are wasting it or speaking instead of you
نمونهها
- In the meeting she firmly said she would reclaim her time and end the off-topic discussion.
- The slogan encourages workers to reclaim their time from endless unpaid overtime.
- He decided to reclaim his time by turning off notifications after 6 p.m.
reclaim the streets
1/ɹiklˈeɪm ðə stɹˈits/
fixed phrase
informal
take back control of public streets
to take action, often with marches or parties, so that normal people can use the streets again, not just cars or police
نمونهها
- Environmental groups held a festival to reclaim the streets from heavy traffic.
- At night, women marched together to reclaim the streets and demand safer cities.
- Cyclists plan a mass ride to reclaim the streets for non‑motorized transport.
reclaim your life
1/ɹiklˈeɪm jˈʊɹ lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
take back control of your life
to start living in a strong and free way again after something bad has controlled your life
نمونهها
- The support group helps survivors reclaim their lives after trauma.
- He quit his job to reclaim his life from constant stress and travel.
- The campaign encourages people to seek help and reclaim their lives from addiction.
reclaimed land
1/ɹiklˈeɪmd lˈænd/
fixed phrase
land created or restored for use
land that was under water or badly damaged before, but has been changed so people can use it for homes, farms, or buildings
نمونهها
- Much of the city is built on reclaimed land.
- The new airport sits on reclaimed land at the edge of the bay.
- Environmental groups worry about building on reclaimed land in flood‑risk areas.
reclaimed wood
1/ɹiklˈeɪmd wˈʊd/
fixed phrase
wood reused from old buildings
wood that was used before in old buildings or objects and is cleaned and used again, often for furniture or floors
نمونهها
- The table is made from reclaimed wood taken from an old barn.
- Designers love the warm look of reclaimed wood in modern kitchens.
- Using reclaimed wood reduces the need to cut down new trees.