1Restoring something broken or worsened back to its original or a better state — used broadly for power outages, the economy, systems, and more.
台風で止まっていた電気は夜には回復した。
The power that had gone out due to the typhoon was restored by evening.
データが消えてしまったが、バックアップから回復できた。
The data had been lost, but we were able to recover it from a backup.
景気が回復し、求人が増えてきた。
The economy has recovered, and job openings have increased.
チームは前半のミスを後半で回復し、逆転勝利を収めた。
The team recovered from their first-half mistakes and came from behind to win.
2A person regaining health or strength after an illness or injury; can also be written 快復.
手術は成功し、順調に回復に向かっている。
The surgery was successful, and recovery is going smoothly.
風邪はまだ完全に回復していないので、無理をしないでください。
I haven't fully recovered from my cold yet, so please don't push yourself.
リハビリを続けたおかげで、足の機能が回復してきた。
Thanks to continuing rehabilitation, the function of my leg has been recovering.