1. to recover or restore a skill, power, or competence that was previously lost or diminished
After physical therapy, the patient was able to regain ability to walk.
Após a fisioterapia, o paciente conseguiu recuperar a capacidade de caminhar.
2. to restore one's capability to perform a specific function or task
The athlete worked hard to regain ability in her injured shoulder.
A atleta trabalhou muito para recuperar a capacidade no seu ombro lesionado.