recoup

3 definitions • 6 examples

to get back money that you have spent or lost:

It takes a while to recoup the initial costs of starting up a business.

The gambler recouped his losses in the next game.

to get back money that has been spent or lost:

It takes a while to recoup your initial costs when you begin a new business.

to get back money that you have lost, spent, or invested:

A leading US investment bank may be able to recoup $425 million after an American court last week threw out the class-action lawsuit against it.

recoup costs/losses/profits Insurance companies recoup their costs by charging higher premiums to employers that offer health insurance.

recoup money/loans/investments If the location of your property is right, you should recoup your investment and more.