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

Those protections exist because dealers make substantial investments that cannot easily be repurposed, including exclusive Polestar signage, long-term real estate leases, and specialized replacement parts. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 July 2026

The only planned change for the coming school year is that Westview Elementary School will be repurposed as the new home of the district’s K–8 Compass alternative program. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Among the drugs attracting growing attention for their repurposing potential are antiparasitic medications such as ivermectin. — Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Across the region, startups and established companies alike are repurposing the steel boxes as business spaces. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for repurpose

• multipurpose
• purpose