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recoup

[ri-koop]

verb (used with object)

  1. to get back the equivalent of.

    to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. to regain or recover.

  3. to reimburse or indemnify; pay back.

    to recoup a person for expenses.

    Synonyms: ,
  4. Law.to withhold (a portion of something due), having some rightful claim to do so.



verb (used without object)

  1. to get back an equivalent, as of something lost.

  2. Law.(of a defendant in a lawsuit) to plead that one is owed, in the same matter, an amount by the plaintiff which applies against the payment of one’s own debt to the plaintiff.

noun

  1. an act of recouping.

recoup

/ ɪˈː /

verb

  1. to regain or make good (a financial or other loss)

  2. (tr) to reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

  3. law to keep back (something due), having rightful claim to do so; withhold; deduct

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • recoupable adjective
  • recoupment noun
  • nonrecoupable adjective
  • unrecoupable adjective
  • ˈdzܱ貹 adjective
  • ˈdzܱ賾Գ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recoup1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French recouper “to cut back, cut again,” equivalent to re- re- ( def. ) + couper “to cut”; coup 1 ( def. )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recoup1

C15: from Old French recouper to cut back, from re- + couper to cut, from coper to behead; see coup 1
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L.A.’s restaurants and bars are struggling to recoup business losses from curfews and protests, closing for days and pivoting business models: ‘We don’t have any reservations.’

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Jonathan said he was thankful for many community fundraisers and online campaigns that have helped recoup a small portion of the losses.

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And when they sought legal advice to try to recoup their losses, they say that a park employee made veiled threats to them.

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To recoup those expenses, insurance companies are expected to hike rates on homeowners through monthly surcharges.

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Marshall questioned where the funds the Trump administration has recouped from layoffs and federal funding freezes will be going — and why it couldn’t go to childcare.

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