The Open Dictionary

recoup

verb

UK/rɪˈkuːp/
US/rɪˈkuːp/

Definitions of recoup verb

  1. Transitive

    to regain money that has been spent or lost.

    • The company needs several years to recoup its huge investment in research and development.

    • After several months of losses, the store is finally starting to recoup its losses.

    • He hoped to recoup the money he lost gambling by selling some stocks.