B1verbtravellaw
US/rɪˈkleɪm/
UK/rɪˈkleɪm/
to get something back that was lost, taken or given away
In context
After the flight, you can reclaim your bags at carousel number four.
She hopes to reclaim her old job once the company starts hiring again.
The city plans to reclaim the empty lot and turn it into a park.
Words that go with reclaim
noun + noun
- baggage reclaimFollow the signs to baggage reclaim after you land.
verb + noun
- reclaim landThe country has reclaimed land from the sea.
- reclaim controlThe government wants to reclaim control of the railways.
- reclaim taxWorkers can reclaim tax paid on travel costs.
- reclaim the throneThe prince fought to reclaim the throne.
- reclaim territoryThe army tried to reclaim territory lost in the spring.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
reclaim backCorrect: reclaim