reclaim

8 definitions • 10 examples

to take back something that was yours:

You'll be able to reclaim the tax on all equipment that you buy.

I reclaimed my suitcase from the lost luggage office.

to make land, such as desert or areas covered by water, suitable for farming or building

to treat waste materials in order to get useful materials, such as glass or paper, that can be used again

the act of collecting your bags after they have been taken off a plane at the end of a flight, or the area of an airport where you do this:

We spent an hour in baggage/luggage reclaim waiting for our suitcases.

to take back something that was yours:

Students whose averages drop can reclaim their scholarships if they raise their grades.

The team reclaimed the lead and increased it to 13.

to get back something that has been taken away from you, or money that you have already paid:

reclaim tax/expenses/a deposit

You can reclaim the import tax on such goods.

It was seen as an attempt by the former chairman to reclaim power.

to make land, such as desert or areas covered by water, suitable for farming or building on:

The law requires mining companies to reclaim and replant the land.

to get useful materials from waste:

There are new techniques for reclaiming water from human waste.