repurpose

verb

Sayree-PUR-puhsUS/ɹiːˈpɝ.pəs/UK/ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/

Formsrepurposes, repurposing, repurposed

1 meaning of repurpose

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verbtransitive
To put something to a different use on a lasting basis, with or without altering it.
The city repurposed the old rail line as a walking and biking trail.
Many schools repurpose empty classrooms as storage rooms or study spaces.
Similarconvert, adapt, reuse

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Origin

Formed from re- + purpose.