repurpose

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ɹiˈpɝpəs/
• (RP) IPA: /ɹiˈpɜːpəs/

Verb

repurpose (repurposes, present participle repurposing; past and past participle repurposed)

1. To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.

   The town common was repurposed as a practice field.

2. To alter to make more suited for a different purpose.

   The church was repurposed as a nightclub by lighting changes and removing the pews, but it never opened.

Synonyms

• (reuse)
• (alter) remodel

Translations

• Portuguese: reutilizar

Translations

• German: umändern, abändern, umwandeln, abwandeln
• Portuguese: adaptar
• Russian: (somewhat) перенацелить

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