Repurposing: meaning, definitions and examples
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repurposing
[ riːˈpɜːpəʊzɪŋ ]
in business
The act of reusing something for a different purpose than originally intended, often in a creative way. Repurposing can involve taking an existing product or idea and adapting it for a new use or audience.
Synonyms
reusing, transforming, upcycling
Examples of usage
- Repurposing old shipping containers into affordable housing units is a sustainable solution.
- She is known for her talent in repurposing vintage clothing into modern designs.
in design
To modify or adapt something for a new use or function. It involves taking an existing item and giving it a different purpose or utility.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They repurposed the old factory into a trendy art gallery.
- She repurposed an antique dresser into a stylish kitchen island.
Translations
Translations of the word "repurposing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reutilização
🇮🇳 पुन: उपयोग
🇩🇪 Wiederverwendung
🇮🇩 penggunaan kembali
🇺🇦 повторне використання
🇵🇱 ponowne użycie
🇯🇵 再利用
🇫🇷 réutilisation
🇪🇸 reutilización
🇹🇷 yeniden kullanma
🇰🇷 재사용
🇸🇦 إعادة الاستخدام
🇨🇿 opakované použití
🇸🇰 opätovné použitie
🇨🇳 重新利用
🇸🇮 ponovna uporaba
🇮🇸 endurvinnsla
🇰🇿 қайта пайдалану
🇬🇪 ხელახალი გამოყენება
🇦🇿 yenidən istifadə
🇲🇽 reutilización
Etymology
The term 'repurposing' originated in the late 20th century, gaining popularity in the fields of sustainability, design, and business. It reflects a shift towards creative reuse and environmental consciousness, emphasizing the importance of innovation and resourcefulness in a world of limited resources.
See also: multipurpose, purposed, purposeful, purposefully, purposeless, purposelessly, purposelessness, purposes, repurpose.