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

In DiCaprio’s case, the creators repurposed footage from a real 2019 MTV News interview. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Many express concern over losing the historic chapel, suggesting it be repurposed instead. — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Raffles Bali also takes a responsible approach to waste management, using compost fertilizer made from kitchen and landscape waste and repurposing calcium carbonate-rich eggshells from the restaurants for organic fertilizer in the herb garden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

While animals excel at repurposing biological structures for multiple habitats, nature should serve as a flexible parts library rather than a strict blueprint. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for repurpose

• multipurpose
• purpose