Claw back
verb
To take back money that was previously given or owed.
The company has to claw back the bonuses they paid to the staff after the accounting error was discovered.
verb
To regain something slowly and gradually, especially after loss or disadvantage.
The team managed to claw back their lead in the second half of the match.
verb
To take back money that was previously given or owed.
The company has to claw back the bonuses they paid to the staff after the accounting error was discovered.
verb
To regain something slowly and gradually, especially after loss or disadvantage.
The team managed to claw back their lead in the second half of the match.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
Used in financial situations when money must be returned due to errors, contract terms, or fraud.
The IRS will claw back the tax refund if they find a discrepancy.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies difficulty or reluctance in returning money, like forcefully taking back.
She had to claw back her investment from the dubious scheme.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Implications
May involve legal action to reverse transactions or enforce the return of funds.
The court ordered him to claw back the embezzled funds.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
Used in financial situations when money must be returned due to errors, contract terms, or fraud.
The IRS will claw back the tax refund if they find a discrepancy.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies difficulty or reluctance in returning money, like forcefully taking back.
She had to claw back her investment from the dubious scheme.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Implications
May involve legal action to reverse transactions or enforce the return of funds.
The court ordered him to claw back the embezzled funds.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
Used in financial situations when money must be returned due to errors, contract terms, or fraud.
The IRS will claw back the tax refund if they find a discrepancy.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies difficulty or reluctance in returning money, like forcefully taking back.
She had to claw back her investment from the dubious scheme.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Implications
May involve legal action to reverse transactions or enforce the return of funds.
The court ordered him to claw back the embezzled funds.
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