recompor

Senses

1. 1.

   to recompose, to restore

   to put something back together or restore it to its original state

2. 2.

   to regain composure

   to calm oneself down or recover emotional balance

3. 3.

   to reconstitute

   to form or organize something again (a group, committee, etc.)

Examples

• "Depois do acidente, foi difícil recompor o quebra-cabeça."

  After the accident, it was hard to put the puzzle back together.

• "Ela precisou de alguns minutos para se recompor após a notícia triste."

  She needed a few minutes to regain her composure after the sad news.

• "O governo decidiu recompor o conselho com novos membros."

  The government decided to reconstitute the council with new members.

Usage

Formal register. Commonly used reflexively as "recompor-se" (to regain composure). Common collocations include "recompor as forças" (to regain strength) and "recompor-se emocionalmente" (to regain emotional composure). Conjugated like "pôr" (irregular).