This is the 13986th most frequent Swedish word.
återtar
"Återtar" means "retakes" or "reclaims" in English.
Here, 'återtar' refers to the act of reclaiming or resuming a role after a period of absence.
Han återtar sin position som chef efter ledighet.
He resumes his position as manager after a leave.
In this context, 'återtar' signifies regaining control or possession of an entity.
Staten återtar kontrollen över den privatiserade verksamheten.
The state regains control over the privatized operation.
This usage demonstrates 'återtar' as retracting or taking back a statement or action.