Reutilize: meaning, definitions and examples

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reutilize

[ riːˈjuːtɪlaɪz ]

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in business

To use something again, especially in a different way or for a different purpose. It involves taking an existing item or idea and finding new ways to make use of it.

Synonyms

recycle, repurpose, reuse

Examples of usage

Many companies reutilize their old materials to reduce waste.
It is important to reutilize resources in order to be more sustainable.

Translations

Translations of the word "reutilize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reutilizar

🇮🇳 पुनः उपयोग करना

🇩🇪 wiederverwenden

🇮🇩 menggunakan kembali

🇺🇦 повторно використовувати

🇵🇱 ponownie używać

🇯🇵 再利用する (sairiyou suru)

🇫🇷 réutiliser

🇪🇸 reutilizar

🇹🇷 yeniden kullanmak

🇰🇷 재사용하다 (jaesayonghada)

🇸🇦 إعادة استخدام (i'adat aistikhdam)

🇨🇿 znovu použít

🇸🇰 znovu použiť

🇨🇳 再利用 (zàilìyòng)

🇸🇮 ponovno uporabiti

🇮🇸 endurnýta

🇰🇿 қайта пайдалану

🇬🇪 ხელახლა გამოყენება

🇦🇿 təkrar istifadə etmək

🇲🇽 reutilizar

Word origin

The word 'reutilize' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'utilize' meaning 'to use'. The concept of reutilization has become increasingly important in the context of sustainability and environmental conservation, as it promotes the idea of using resources efficiently and reducing waste. The term has gained popularity in the business world, particularly in discussions around recycling and repurposing materials.