repurpose

verb re·pur·pose \ (ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs \

Definition of repurpose

transitive verb

:to give a new purpose or use to

repurpose the company's website

repurpose the archived material

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Examples of repurpose in a Sentence

finding ways to repurpose old computer equipment

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Eno Laget: To repurpose billboards as cultural assets by having them promote community well-being and a more general cultural shift that values people over profit.

— detroit free press staff, Detroit Free Press, "2017 Detroit Knight Arts Challenge finalists announced," 14 Aug. 2017
Then it would be declared surplus by the school board and turned over to the county, which can then dispose of the property, repurpose it or sell it, among several things.

— erika butler, The Aegis, "Progress continues in planning for new HdG Middle, High," 10 Aug. 2017
Typically, SLAM would have to repurpose an academic space into a simulation center, Neal said.

— michael brice-saddler, baltimoresun.com, "Johns Hopkins facility offers real world training in simulated setting," 28 July 2017
Koale will play Junior Reigns, a former Navy SEAL who asks McGarrett, a fellow SEAL, for a job, hoping to repurpose his skills as a member of Five-0.

— greg braxton, latimes.com, "CBS signs three performers to main 'Hawaii Five-O' cast, replacing Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park," 19 July 2017
The project will repurpose the property that was built in 1957 for the Jewish Community Center.

— diane stafford, kansascity, "Former Kansas City middle school to become a recreation center," 18 July 2017
The uniforms repurpose Cheongsam, a traditional, formal Chinese dress for women.

— tess koman, Cosmopolitan, "Airline Debuts New Haute Couture Uniforms for Flight Attendants at Paris Fashion Week," 10 July 2017
And slowly Van Winkle chipped away, bringing outdoor dining and the option to repurpose retail space into restaurants.

— mikaela porter, Courant Community, "End Of An Era: West Hartford Town Manager Ronald Van Winkle Retires," 30 June 2017
Vulture and his antagonistic salvagers repurpose powerful technology left over after superhero battles for their own financial gain, and Spidey quickly becomes a thorn in their side with his sweet Stark Tech suit.

— brian truitt, USA TODAY, "Review: New Spider-Man swings to the head of the class with 'Homecoming'," 29 June 2017

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