repurpose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/ /ɹiˈpɝ.pəs/ en-au-repurpose.ogg /ɹiːˈpøː.pəs/

Word forms

repurpose repurposes repurposing repurposed re-purpose

Etymology

From re- + purpose.

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