I. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
retake an exam ( also resit an exam British English ) (= take it again because you did not do well the first time )
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If you don’t do well, you’ll have to resit the exam in January.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Government forces have retaken control of the city.
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He decided to retake the course and try to get a higher grade.
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Julie's had to retake her driving test at least three times.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A student who fails any assignment will normally be required to retake the failed assignment.
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At all costs the Bois had to be retaken.
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Explosions and gunfire from the east side of the city suggested an attempt to retake the civilian centres was under way.
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In two months we would return to retake the valley.
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Johnnie sat away from the window retaking the center of the seat.
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Once again the Democratic party may have thrown away a historic opportunity to retake the White House.
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She would have to retake the course in the summer.
II. noun
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Sitcom work requires a lot of retakes.
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The exam is in June. Retakes will be held in September.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Four retakes of my shivering acquaintanceship with the wintry waves were needed.
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The cast was hysterical with fatigue and, with retakes, the show took five and a half hours.