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

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Companies can invest in repurposing their workforce where, for example, customer service agents work in business analysis, reflecting on their deep understanding of the customers and their needs. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Nikki Chu, founder of Nikki Chu Home & Interiors, also recommends repurposing wine racks inside cabinets for storing travel water bottles or loose cups. —

Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025 Rather than carrying fancy gadgets, real-life spies learned handy ways to repurpose everyday items and convince unwitting informants to share secrets. —

The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024 And 44% of that land would have to be repurposed, the study estimates. —

Mark Gongloff, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for repurpose