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to retrieve
01
to remember or recollect information previously learned or experienced
Transitive: to retrieve information
Example
The elderly man struggled to retrieve the names of his childhood friends.
In therapy, patients often work to retrieve suppressed memories of their past.
After a moment of concentration, she was able to retrieve the lyrics of the song.
02
to go and get back something that was lost or left behind
Transitive: to retrieve sth
Example
She had to retrieve her keys from the office after accidentally leaving them on her desk.
The dog was trained to retrieve the ball and bring it back to its owner during play.
He realized he forgot his phone at home and had to turn back to retrieve it before leaving for the trip.
03
to find and collect data stored on a computer
Transitive: to retrieve data
Example
Users can retrieve their emails from any device with internet access using webmail services.
It took hours to retrieve the corrupted data from the damaged hard drive.
The software has a feature to retrieve previous versions of documents in case of accidental changes.
04
(of a dog) to locate and return game to its owner
Transitive: to retrieve game
Example
The dog diligently searched the field to retrieve the downed woodcock.
The Labrador retriever was trained to retrieve ducks from the water during hunting trips.
The retriever eagerly bounded into the field to retrieve the fallen goose.
Example
The elderly man struggled to retrieve the names of his childhood friends.
In therapy, patients often work to retrieve suppressed memories of their past.
After a moment of concentration, she was able to retrieve the lyrics of the song.
He struggled to retrieve the name of the author of the book he had read last year.
Despite not studying for the exam, she was able to retrieve the necessary information from her memory.
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