Repurpose: meaning, definitions and examples

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repurpose

[ riːˈpɜːrpəʊz ]

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reuse old materials

To repurpose means to take an item or material and use it for a different purpose than originally intended. This process often involves creativity and ingenuity to transform something into a new and useful form.

Synonyms

recycle, reuse, upcycle

Examples of usage

Many artists repurpose old objects to create unique pieces of art.
She repurposed the old wooden crates into shelves for her home.
The company repurposed the abandoned factory into a trendy office space.

Translations

Translations of the word "repurpose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reutilizar

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रयोज्य बनाना

🇩🇪 wiederverwenden

🇮🇩 menggunakan kembali

🇺🇦 перепрофілювати

🇵🇱 przetworzyć

🇯🇵 再利用する

🇫🇷 réutiliser

🇪🇸 reutilizar

🇹🇷 yeniden kullanmak

🇰🇷 재사용하다

🇸🇦 إعادة استخدام

🇨🇿 přepracovat

🇸🇰 opätovne použiť

🇨🇳 重新利用

🇸🇮 ponovno uporabiti

🇮🇸 endurvinna

🇰🇿 қайта пайдалану

🇬🇪 ხელახლა გამოყენება

🇦🇿 yenidən istifadə etmək

🇲🇽 reutilizar

Word origin

The word 'repurpose' originated in the late 20th century as a term in the field of environmental sustainability and design. It emphasizes the idea of giving new life to existing materials or objects rather than discarding them. The concept of repurposing has gained popularity in recent years as a way to reduce waste and promote creativity.