recoup

re·coup

verb \ri-ˈküp\

Definition of RECOUP

transitive verb

1

a : to get an equivalent for (as losses) : make up for

b : reimburse, compensate <recoup a person for losses>

2

: regain <an attempt to recoup his fortune>

intransitive verb

: to make good or make up for something lost; also : recuperate

— re·coup·able \-ˈkü-pə-bəl\ adjective

— re·coup·ment \-ˈküp-mənt\ noun

Examples of RECOUP

1. It will be hard for us to recoup the loss.
2. Movie studios can turn to video sales to recoup the costs of a movie that does poorly at the box office.
3. She recouped only a portion of her investment.

Origin of RECOUP

French recouper to cut back, from Old French, from re- + couper to cut — more at cope

First Known Use: 1628

Related to RECOUP

Synonyms

get back, reacquire, recapture, reclaim, re-collect, recover, regain, repossess, retake, retrieve

Related Words

recruit, replenish; redeem, repurchase; rescue

Near Antonyms

lose, mislay, misplace

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

Rhymes with RECOUP

age-group, blood group, closed loop, duck soup, ground loop, in-group, newsgroup, out-group, pea soup, playgroup, regroup, subgroup, T-group, toe loop, war whoop