godan verb (-su), transitive verb
re-grip; re-wrestle
Sumo term: to adjust one's grip on the opponent's belt or to restart a bout after a pause.
力士はまわしを取り直してから、再び組み合った。
The sumo wrestler re-gripped the belt and then locked up again.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
regroup; recover one's composure
Used figuratively for pulling oneself together after a setback or shock, often with 気持ち or 心.
失敗してもすぐに気持ちを取り直して前に進もう。
Even if you fail, quickly regroup and move forward.
彼はショックから立ち直るために、心を取り直す時間が必要だった。
He needed time to pull himself together after the shock.