repurpose
re·pur·pose
verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs\Definition of REPURPOSE
transitive verb
: to give a new purpose or use to <repurpose the company's Web site> <repurpose the archived material>
See Examples of REPURPOSE
- finding ways to repurpose old computer equipment
First Known Use of REPURPOSE
1984
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