Definition of: retrieve

(ri·trēv′) v. ·trieved, ·triev·ing v.t.
1. To get back; regain.
2. To restore; revive, as flagging spirits.
3. To make up for; remedy the consequences of.
4. To call to mind; remember.
5. To find and bring in (wounded or dead game): said of dogs.
—v.i.
6. To retrieve game. See synonyms under RECOVER.
—noun The act of retrieving; retrieval; recovery. [ME retreve <OF retroev-, stressed stem of retrouver find again <re- again + trouver find]
—re·triev′a·bil′i·ty noun
—re·triev′a·ble adjective
—re·triev′a·bly adverb