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Definition of repurposing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
recyclingprocess of using an existing thing in a new long-term way
- The repurposing of the old factory created affordable housing for families.
Adjective
reuseused for a new purpose
- The repurposing materials were used in the art project.
Origin of repurposing
English, re- (again) + purpose (intention)
Terms with repurposing included in their meaning
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sustainability
repurposing materials to minimize environmental impact
repurposing place
place where items are repurposed
technology
the industry involved in reusing or repurposing electronic devices
Examples of repurposing in a sentence
Their repurposing of old doors as tabletops reduced waste and costs. Repurposing items can be both creative and sustainable. The repurposing project turned old jeans into a stylish bag.
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- French:réaffectation, réutilisé, ...
- German:Umnutzung, wiederverwendet, ...
- Italian:riutilizzo, riutilizzati, ...
- Spanish:reutilización, reutilizado, ...
- Portuguese:reaproveitamento, ...
- Chinese:再利用, 重新利用的, ...
- Japanese:用途転換, 新しい目的のために使用, ...
- Arabic:إِعادَةُ تَوْظيفٍ, مُعَاد التَّوْجِيه, ...
- Hebrew:הֲסָבַת שִׁמּוּשׁ, מוּסָב, ...
- Russian:перепрофилирование, ...
- Ukrainian:перепрофілювання, ...
- Hindi:पुनःउपयोग, पुनःउपयोगित, ...
Definition of repurpose - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
adaptationadapt something for a new use with changes
- The company repurposed the warehouse into a community center.
2.
sustainabilityreuse for a different purpose without alteration
- They repurpose old jars as flower vases.
Origin of repurpose
English, re- (again) + purpose (intention)
Examples of repurpose in a sentence
We can repurpose the bottles as vases. We repurpose wine bottles as candle holders. Artists often repurpose materials for their projects.
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- French:réaffecter, réutiliser, ...
- German:umnutzen, wiederverwenden, ...
- Italian:riadattare, riutilizzare, ...
- Spanish:reutilizar, reusar, ...
- Portuguese:reutilizar, reaproveitar, ...
- Chinese:重新利用, 改作, ...
- Japanese:改装する, リサイクルする, ...
- Arabic:أَعَادَ تَوظِيفَهُ, أعادَ اِسْتِخْدام, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָסֵב, לְהַסֵּב, ...
- Russian:переоборудовать, использовать, ...
- Ukrainian:перепрофілювати, перепрофільовувати, ...
- Hindi:नए उपयोग के लिए ढालना, दूसरे काम में लेना, ...
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