repurposing
Aussprache: [ˌriːˈpɜːrpəsɪŋ]
Wort
Kontext: „creativity“
(verb) to take something that was used for one thing and use it for a different purpose. For example, if you have an old jar that held food, and you make it into a piggy bank, you are repurposing it.
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She is repurposing old furniture into beautiful home decorations.
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He decided not to repurpose the items and just threw them away instead.
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What do you think about repurposing items instead of buying new ones?
Kontext: „sustainability“
(noun) the act of changing the use of something to give it a new life or value. This can help reduce waste and save resources. For example, turning scrap paper into a notebook is an example of repurposing.
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Her repurposing of discarded materials into art is inspiring others.
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The project did not focus on repurposing, leading to a lot of waste.
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How does repurposing help the environment?
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