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repurpose

American  
[ree-pur-puhs] / ˌriˈpɜr pəs /

verb (used with object)

repurposed, repurposing
  1. to adapt or utilize (something) for a new purpose.

    The objective is to create affordable housing by repurposing abandoned commercial properties.


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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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