retrieving

[rɪˈtriːvɪŋ]

retrieving Definition

  • 1to get something back, especially something that is not easy to find or reach
  • 2to bring back information from a computer storage system

Using retrieving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retrieving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog is good at retrieving balls.

  • Example

    He is retrieving his lost files from the computer.

  • Example

    The company is retrieving its reputation after the scandal.

  • Example

    The diver is retrieving the sunken treasure.

retrieving Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retrieving

Antonyms for retrieving

Phrases with retrieving

  • to retrace one's path or actions

    Example

    I had to retrieve my steps to find my lost phone.

  • to improve a difficult or unpleasant situation

    Example

    The team managed to retrieve the situation by scoring a goal in the last minute.

  • to recall or remember something

    Example

    I can't seem to retrieve the name of the restaurant we went to last week.

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Summary: retrieving in Brief

The verb 'retrieving' [rɪˈtriːvɪŋ] means to get something back, especially something that is not easy to find or reach. It can also refer to bringing back information from a computer storage system. Examples include 'The dog is good at retrieving balls.' and 'He is retrieving his lost files from the computer.' Phrases like 'retrieve one's steps' and 'retrieve a situation' show how the term extends into idiomatic expressions.