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

Margiela will be prominent in this gallery, alongside other designers who have made a habit of repurposing materials. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

In past years, people have repurposed the thin plastic from the signs to make school projects, as art canvases, and even model airplanes. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The hotel’s design team also took efforts to repurpose original design elements from the historic building like doors, railing, and hardware during the construction process. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Nearby, teams are repurposing surplus electrical power gear from the retired Joint European Torus (JET) reactor, which closed in 2023. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for repurpose

• multipurpose
• purpose