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# in recovery

phrase (prepositional phrase: be in recovery)

«in recovery» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) working to stay free of an addiction to alcohol or drugs, usually with help.
2. (literal) getting better after an illness, injury or operation; also about an economy getting stronger.

### In the lessons

Used by people about themselves and by others to speak kindly and respectfully about addiction; it shows the person is making an effort. Register: polite, everyday, health; all regions.

### Examples

- My uncle has been in recovery for five years and runs marathons now.
- She talks openly about being in recovery.
- News: The singer, who is in recovery, will tour again.
- The patient is in recovery after the operation.
- Doctors say the economy is in recovery.
- Group meetings help people in recovery stay sober.

### Note

Context decides: about addiction it means staying sober; after an operation it means healing; «the recovery room» is in a hospital. It is respectful, not shameful. Plain words: recovering from addiction.