Dictionary
repurpose
verb re·pur·pose \(ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs\
: to change (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose
Full Definition of REPURPOSE
transitive verb
: to give a new purpose or use to <repurpose the company's Web site> <repurpose the archived material>
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First Known Use of REPURPOSE
1984
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