repurpose

verb

re·​pur·​pose (ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs How to pronounce repurpose (audio)
repurposed; repurposing; repurposes

transitive verb

: to give a new purpose or use to
repurpose the company's website
repurpose the archived material

Examples of repurpose in a Sentence

finding ways to repurpose old computer equipment
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Its warm, comforting vibes turned it into an enduring standard that eclipsed its chart position, thanks considerably to it being repurposed on hip-hop records by generations of musicians raised on his music. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025 Potential Risks Open-source can mean others remove safeguards or repurpose the model for harmful uses. Lavanya Shukla, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 According to Cartier, the structure has been repurposed for its second installment in Japan, embodying the Compagnie Financière Richemont’s brand’s commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. Thomas Waller, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025 Preservation Chicago is hoping a new congregation might move in and restore the church, or the building could be repurposed as a community center, among other potential adaptive reuses. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repurpose

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repurpose was in 1984

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“Repurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repurpose. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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