recap
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to give a short summary of what has happened or what has been said.
v.to summarize the main points of an event, discussion, or piece of media. Often used in professional or educational contexts to ensure alignment.
Simple“Before we start the new lesson, let's recap what we learned yesterday.”
In context“The manager asked the team lead to recap the client's requirements to ensure no misunderstandings had occurred during the initial briefing.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to put a cap or lid back on a container.
v.to replace a cap or closure on a container to seal it again.
Simple“Make sure you recap the glue tightly so it does not dry out.”
In context“The laboratory protocol requires technicians to recap all chemical vials immediately after use to prevent evaporation or contamination.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a short description that gives the main points of something.
n.a concise summary or recapitulation of previous events or information.
Simple“If you missed the first episode, here is a quick recap of the story.”
In context“The news anchor provided a brief recap of the day's legislative developments before introducing the guest commentator for a deeper analysis.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a change in how a company manages its debt and money.
n.a leveraged recapitalization involving a significant change in a company's capital structure, typically by increasing debt to pay dividends.
Simple“The company announced a recap to help pay back its investors.”
In context“Market analysts predicted that the proposed recap would significantly increase the firm's debt-to-equity ratio, potentially impacting its long-term credit rating.”
Synonymsrecapitalization
“Currently, there are three main ways astronomers hunt for exoplanets, and while we've covered them all in great detail here at UT, it's worth a recap to show how SHERA fits into the mix.”
“On the podcast today: Faye, Suzy, Emma and Sophie recap a busy off-season.”
From re- + cap.
Clipping of recapitulation.
Clipping of recapitalization.
From re- + cap (capacitor).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.