repurpose

Etymology

From re- +‎ purpose.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ɹiˈpɝpəs/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ɹiˈpɜːpəs/

Verb

repurpose (third-person singular simple present repurposes, present participle repurposing, simple past and past participle repurposed)

1. To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.

   The town common was repurposed as a practice field.

2. To alter to make more suited for a different purpose.

   The church was repurposed as a nightclub by lighting changes and removing the pews, but it never opened.