REPURPOSE Definition & Meaning

American  

[ree-pur-puhs] / ˌriˈpɜr pəs /

verb (used with object)

repurposed, repurposing

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A separate scheme in Peckham, south-east London, is focused on repurposing trees once they are no longer needed.

From BBC

Evolution repurposed ancient infections into essential parts of human biology, including the placenta and adaptive immunity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many have repurposed their power supplies, land and cooling systems to power artificial-intelligence models, simply because hosting AI has become far more profitable than mining for digital currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Soon the school will have the Coolest Little Library for families to help themselves to reading material - in a repurposed fridge.

From BBC

Headteacher Andrew Miller said students would be sent to other schools in the area while Foundry House in Bedlington was repurposed, but work could take several weeks.

From BBC

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