retake

verb

re·take | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈtāk

retook\ (ˌ)rē-ˈtu̇k

\; retaken\ (ˌ)rē-ˈtā-kən

\; retaking

Definition of retake

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to take or receive again

2 : recapture

3 : to photograph again

retake

noun

re·take | \ ˈrē-ˌtāk

Definition of retake (Entry 2 of 2)

: a subsequent filming, photographing, or recording undertaken to improve upon the first also : an instance of this

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Examples of retake in a Sentence

Verb

They helped their party retake the Senate. He retook the lead close to the finish line. We will have to retake the photograph. Students can retake the test.

Noun

The director called for a retake.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

There was no official announcement by Damascus that its forces had retaken the town of Douma, located near the capital Damascus, from rebels. — Jane Onyanga-omara, USA TODAY, "Russia says Syrian government now in full control of town where suspected chemical attack occurred," 12 Apr. 2018 New Jersey Democrats, who in January will control 11 of the state’s 12 House seats, helped the national party retake control of the chamber. — Joseph De Avila, WSJ, "New Jersey Democrats Say House Majority Helps Their Agenda," 10 Dec. 2018 Joey Gallo raced in and reached down, but the ball snuck underneath his mitt, letting the Astros retake the lead on Stassi's go-ahead run. — Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle, "Astros pick up messy win over Rangers, clinch series," 10 June 2018 Folin retook the test and passed but by then an assistant coach told him he wasn't in their plans. — Curtis Zupke, latimes.com, "Kings' Christian Folin has mixed emotions in return to Minnesota," 19 Mar. 2018 Democrats hold a slight edge — but by no means a lock — on retaking the House. — Tara Golshan, Vox, "The 4 Republican scandals that could tip the 2018 midterms, explained," 5 Nov. 2018 Photo: Corey Perrine for The Wall Street Journal The deduction cap reverberates in suburban districts across the state and country that are crucial to Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. — Richard Rubin, WSJ, "Some GOP Lawmakers Reckon With Their Tax Vote Record," 1 Nov. 2018 His lending of his star power and fundraising prowess to Sinema's Arizona campaign underscores the nationalDemocratic Party's hopes of retaking the Senate. — Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, azcentral, "Joe Biden to headline fundraiser for Rep. Kyrsten Sinema's U.S. Senate run," 10 July 2018 With a Republican majority of 51-49, Democrats can scarcely afford to lose any incumbents to have any hope of retaking the Senate. — USA TODAY, "'Pivot counties' will be key in fight for Senate control," 10 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Personal style, eye-catching items, the products that are retakes on classics which date from the ’90s. — Mark Holgate, Vogue, "What Sold for Men in 2018: Tailoring’s Back, Pants Are the New Sneakers, and the Logo Is Still Big (for Now)," 18 Dec. 2018 So when the scherzo movement misfired and required a retake, the audience seemed to care about as much as when a drink spills at a boisterous party, which is to say, not at all. — Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, "At Rockport, ushering in a new chapter with Tchaikovsky, Golijov, and high spirits," 17 June 2018 For one, the jewelry hawker’s false beard had a tendency to wash off in the Pacific surf, requiring expensive retakes. — Longreads, "When the Movies Went West," 15 May 2018 After Eleanor figures out the plot, Michael erases her memories, and the memories of Eleanor’s companions, running them through endless retakes. — Noah Berlatsky, Washington Post, "TV is showing us the dark side of playing God," 5 Jan. 2018 After Eleanor figures out the plot, Michael erases her memories, and the memories of Eleanor's companions, running them through endless retakes. — Noah Berlatsky, Houston Chronicle, "Television is showing us the dark side of playing God," 20 Jan. 2018 Fortunately, for Klopp's men, the penalty (and lack of a retake) had no bearing on the game in the end as Daniel Sturridge found the net to break the deadlock in the second half. — SI.com, "Former Referee Insists Mohamed Salah Should Have Been Made to Retake Penalty in Huddersfield Clash," 28 Oct. 2017 But the number of teachers getting the award each year, either from retakes or their old high school scores, has been growing, at least in most counties. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Florida teachers who want a bonus will sit with students and retake the SATs," 4 Oct. 2017 Schools could have started giving some Florida Standards Assessments exams — including a retake version of the key 10th-grade language arts exam — Monday. — Leslie Postal, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Hurricane Irma: Commissioner will waive two make-up days, consider others in hard-hit districts," 19 Sep. 2017

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