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 Adam Sandler is revelatory as Barry Egan, the low-brow comedian repurposing his signature rage into something new just by denying it a place to go. —

Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024 Their design will repurpose the existing five-story building, while preserving unique features such as the fifth-floor solarium. —

Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2024 One Coast Design takes a sustainable approach, repurposing beloved items and choosing high-quality new items and materials that will last. —

Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2024 Their fan bases travel, too, carrying their flags, chanting their chants and livening up a convention center that’s been repurposed into an intimate arena. —

Candace Buckner, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for repurpose

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