repurpose

verb re·pur·pose \ (ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs \

|Updated on: 17 Aug 2018

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Definition of repurpose

repurposed; repurposing; repurposes

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

Recent Examples of repurpose from the Web

To cover the overrun, City Light will delay some maintenance projects and repurpose $8.2 million in conservation incentives that no customers signed up for, Thomsen said.

— daniel beekman, The Seattle Times, "‘Alarm bell’ over City Light spending as Seattle council considers rate increases," 9 July 2018
The City Council has been searching for ways to repurpose the 91-year-old Tudor-style home since 2011, while the city was still leasing the space to the Evanston Arts Center.

— kyra senese, chicagotribune.com, "Children and other supporters rally against razing the Harley Clarke building: 'Save the people's mansion'," 12 June 2018
Once the baby transitions to the crib, repurpose it as a decorative corral for stuffed animals or blankets.

— joanna linberg, Sunset, "10 Nursery Decor Essentials," 22 Jan. 2018
The best exit, by and away, was a crystal chain link dress cut loose, the way a woman might repurpose a man’s oversize tee.

— steff yotka, Vogue, "Redemption Takes on Rock 'n' Roll at Its Parisian Couture Show," 9 July 2018
The move would mean the district could repurpose, demolish or sell the Fifth Street building.

— sarah freishtat, Aurora Beacon-News, "Proposal to move East Aurora school district offices met with concern from preschool teachers," 21 June 2018
That's not to say the Coyotes would entirely repurpose one of their classic jerseys, but some reference to their original identity might serve them well.

— richard morin, azcentral, "Here's an educated guess at what the Coyotes' new third jersey could look like," 13 June 2018
This in mind, the NFL was eager to see how Saleh would repurpose his talented defensive linemen.

— andy benoit, SI.com, "In San Francisco, the NFL’s Next Great Defensive Force Emerges," 22 June 2018
Carol said the company’s strategy is to identify older properties and repurpose them for industrial usage.

— david lyons, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Industrial park developer buys 10.2 acres near airport from Broward school district," 22 June 2018

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