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repurpose

American  
[ree-pur-puhs] / ˌriˈpɜr pəs /

verb (used with object)

repurposed, repurposing
  1. to adapt or utilize (something) for a new purpose.

    The objective is to create affordable housing by repurposing abandoned commercial properties.


Etymology

Origin of repurpose

First recorded in 1980–85; re- ( def. ) + purpose ( def. )

Example Sentences

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"What excites us is the idea of repurposing well-known drugs and even commonly found food ingredients like caffeine to do entirely new tricks," Zhou said.

From Science Daily

The report noted that 51 had closed or been repurposed as urgent treatment centres in the previous three years.

From BBC

The companies are also reviving plans to consolidate operations in a new building over the next two years, while repurposing four other properties, a project put on hold when the tariffs hit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Discovery looks to repurposed content, including characters from the “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings” franchises, as well as superheroes like Batman, as “ blatant infringement” by ByteDance.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers have pinpointed three already approved medications that may be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily