verb
recoup
rih-KOOP/rɪˈkuːp/
To regain something spent or lost.
The shopkeeper recoups money invested in materials by selling the handmade toy.
Etymology
“Cutting back” first meant deducting or withholding an amount as an offset in legal dealings. This developed into making good a loss or expense—the central idea behind recouping what was spent or lost.
In context
Will the Government ask for that money back, at any point? Obviously, we keep the situation under constant review and we will seek to recoup the money that has been invested in Prestwick
More examples
- She recouped most of her investment when she sold the business.
- Recouping our losses may take several years.
- A quiet weekend helps him recoup some of his energy.
Forms
recoup · recoups · recouped · recouping
recoupment noun — Recovery of money previously spent or lost.
Similar words
- recover
- Applies more broadly to money, possessions, health, and other losses.
- regain
- Often describes getting back strength, control, or a former position.