repurpose

verb
UK: /ˌriːˈpɜːpəs/
US: /ˌriːˈpɜːrpəs/

  1. To find a new use for something that was made for something else.

    1. I will repurpose this box for books
    2. They plan to repurpose the old factory into apartments

  2. To adapt something for use in a different way than it was originally intended.

    1. We can repurpose this software for the project
    2. The school decided to repurpose the music room as a science lab

Synonyms

convert recycle transform adapt reuse
repurpose noun

  1. The act of using something for a purpose other than that for which it was originally intended.

    1. Repurpose is a great way to save money.
    2. Repurpose of old furniture is a popular trend now.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repurpose" in English means: To find a new use for something that was made for something else., To adapt something for use in a different way than it was originally intended..

The phonetic transcription of "repurpose" is /ˌriːˈpɜːpəs/ in British English and /ˌriːˈpɜːrpəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repurpose": convert, recycle, transform, adapt, reuse.

Example usage of "repurpose": "I will repurpose this box for books". More examples on the page.