repurpose

verb

re·pur·pose (ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs

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

Recent Examples on the Web The drinks menu at the 1 Hotel Mayfair spot is careful to ensure that every single ingredient in every cocktail is carefully sourced, ensuring minimal waste and repurposing ingredients wherever possible. —

Rachel Dube, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Instead of waiting for the environment to purify it, water treatment facilities can repurpose the wastewater for irrigation, commercial use, or recharging purposes. —

Caroline Marshall Reinhart, WIRED, 21 Sep. 2024 Scraps from production are repurposed for sampling, reducing landfill add-ons. —

WWD, 20 Sep. 2024 Kyiv also launched a historic raid across the border destroying a convoy, capturing enemy soldiers and repurposing enemy equipment. —

Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for repurpose

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