repurpose

riˈpɜrpəs
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Translation of repurpose into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

adaptation

adapt something for a new use with changes
  • The company repurposed the warehouse into a community center.Das Unternehmen nutzte das Lagerhaus als Gemeindezentrum um.
2.

sustainability

reuse for a different purpose without alteration
  • They repurpose old jars as flower vases.Sie verwenden alte Gläser als Blumenvasen wieder.
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Synonyms and analogies of repurpose in English

v.adaptrecyclereuseMore synonyms

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.

Translations of "repurpose" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
wiederverwendenv.

You can also repurpose a portion of a design for other uses.

Sie können auch Teile des Entwurfs zu anderen Zwecken wiederverwenden.

umfunktionierenv.

There is a table, which you can repurpose the shelf.

Es gibt einen Tisch, den man zum Regal umfunktionieren kann.

umgestaltenv.

We should repurpose the cardboard boxes into makeshift organizers for the office.

Wir sollten die Pappkartons zu provisorischen Organisatoren fürs Büro umgestalten.

wiederverwertenv.

Bring innovations to market or repurpose existing products as quickly as possible at the lowest cost possible

Innovationen so schnell wie möglich und möglichst kostengünstig auf den Markt bringen oder vorhandene Produkte wiederverwerten

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Other translations for repurpose:

  • zweckentfremdenv.
  • umnutzenv.
  • umzuwandeln

repurpose: Examples and translations in context

They decided to repurpose the digging as fill for their new flower beds.

Sie beschlossen, den Aushub als Füllmaterial für ihre neuen Blumenbeete wiederzuverwenden.

They plan to repurpose the steel drum as a compost bin in the garden.

Sie planen, das Stahlfass als Kompostbehälter im Garten wiederzuverwenden.

Some breweries find creative ways to repurpose draff in baking.

Einige Brauereien finden kreative Wege, um Treber beim Backen wiederzuverwenden.

Farmers can repurpose cotton waste as animal bedding, effectively reducing waste.

Landwirte können Baumwollabfälle als Tierstreu wiederverwenden und so effektiv Abfall reduzieren.

Creating a fence from barnboard is an excellent way to repurpose unused materials.

Einen Zaun aus Altholz zu bauen ist eine hervorragende Möglichkeit, ungenutzte Materialien wiederzuverwenden.

Craftworking can be a fulfilling way to recycle and repurpose old items.

Kunsthandwerk kann eine erfüllende Möglichkeit sein, alte Gegenstände zu recyceln und wiederzuverwenden.

They aim to repurpose the discarded wood pallets as outdoor furniture.

Sie beabsichtigen, die weggeworfenen Holzpaletten als Außenmöbel wiederzuverwenden.

Failing to repurpose old furniture can result in a waste of material.

Alte Möbel nicht wiederzuverwenden kann zu Materialverschwendung führen.

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