Definition of the word reclaim

Pronunciation of vocabulary reclaim

reclaimverb
đòi lại
/rɪˈkleɪm//rɪˈkleɪm/

Origin of the word reclaim

The word "reclaim" has its roots in Old French, where it was spelled "reclamer". This word is derived from the Latin "reclamare", which means "to call back" or "to demand back". In the 14th century, the word "reclaim" entered Middle English with the sense of "to demand or claim again". Initially, the word "reclaim" meant to demand or claim something that had been taken away or lost. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the idea of taking back or regaining something that had been taken away, such as land, property, or rights. Today, the word "reclaim" can have a broader sense, encompassing the idea of taking action to restore or revive something that has been lost, damaged, or neglected.

Vocabulary summary reclaim

type noun

meaning past reclaim; beyond reclaim cannot be reformed

example to reclaim someone from a vice

example to reclaim someone to a sense of duty

type transitive verb

meaning reform, enlightenment

example to reclaim someone from a vice

example to reclaim someone to a sense of duty

meaning (agriculture) reclaim, clear land; improve (land), dry (swampy land for plowing)

example to reclaim land

example reclaimed land

meaning domesticate (wild animals); civilize

example to reclaim a wild animal

Example of vocabulary reclaimnamespace

to get something back or to ask to have it back after it has been lost, taken away, etc.

lấy lại cái gì đó hoặc yêu cầu lấy lại nó sau khi nó bị mất, bị lấy đi, v.v.

You'll have to go to the police station to reclaim your wallet.
Bạn sẽ phải đến đồn cảnh sát để lấy lại ví của mình.
The team reclaimed the title from their rivals.
Đội đã giành lại danh hiệu từ tay đối thủ của họ.

to make land that is naturally too wet or too dry suitable to be built on, farmed, etc.

làm cho đất tự nhiên quá ẩm ướt hoặc quá khô thích hợp để xây dựng, trồng trọt, v.v.

The site for the airport will be reclaimed from the swamp.
Địa điểm xây dựng sân bay sẽ được khai hoang từ vùng đầm lầy.
reclaimed land
Đất khai hoang

if a piece of land is reclaimed by desert, forest, etc., it turns back into desert, etc. after being used for farming or building

nếu một mảnh đất bị sa mạc, rừng, v.v. khai hoang, thì nó lại trở thành sa mạc, v.v. sau khi được sử dụng để trồng trọt hoặc xây dựng

to obtain materials from waste products so that they can be used again

để thu được vật liệu từ các sản phẩm phế thải để chúng có thể được sử dụng lại