retrieve (EN)

verb, noun

verb “retrieve”

1. to get something back that was lost or taken away
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   After searching for hours, I finally retrieved my lost keys from under the couch.
2. to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
   The firefighter retrieved the kitten from the burning building.
3. to fix or make right a mistake or problem
   She apologized to retrieve the situation after her mistake caused a misunderstanding.
4. to bring back a memory or piece of information from one's mind
   Recall is a mental process during which a person retrieves information from the past.
5. to locate and access a file or piece of data from a computer or database
   The technician retrieved the document from the database.
6. to go and bring back objects as part of a consistent behavior or activity, often for amusement
   The dog ran across the park to retrieve the stick its owner had thrown.
7. to successfully hit back a ball that is hard to reach or play in a game
   The tennis player managed to retrieve a powerful serve, surprising her opponent.

noun “retrieve”

1. the act of getting something back
   The successful retrieve of the data was a relief to the research team.
2. the act of successfully hitting back a difficult ball in a game
   His impressive retrieve at the net won him the match point.