repurpose
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of repurpose
First recorded in 1980–85; re- ( def. ) + purpose ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The companies are also reviving plans to consolidate operations in a new building over the next two yearswhile repurposing four other propertiesa project put on hold when the tariffs hit.
Discovery looks to repurposed contentincluding characters from the “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings” franchisesas well as superheroes like Batmanas “ blatant infringement” by ByteDance.
From Los Angeles Times
Researchers have pinpointed three already approved medications that may be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily
It gives the union a say in “equipment and process design developmentmodificationand repurposing” and requires breaks at least every two and a half hours.
Other engine manufacturersincluding those that produce marine and other heavy-duty typescan repurpose capacity to make more power engines “with only minor investment,” the report added.
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