recoverandstraighten
verbUK /rɪˈkʌvər ənd ˈstreɪtən/
US /rɪˈkʌvər ənd ˈstreɪtən/
To get better and make things neat again.
After the storm, the neighbors helped recover and straighten the fallen fences.
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2. To feel well again and put your life back in order.
She took a week off to recover and straighten herself out after the illness.
3. To find something lost and put it back in its proper place.
He managed to recover and straighten the scattered papers before the meeting.
4. To get a machine working again and align its parts correctly.
The mechanic recovered and straightened the bent bicycle wheel.
5. To calm down after trouble and become organized again.
The team needed time to recover and straighten their plans after the mistake.