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repurposing

Pronunciation: [ˌriːˈpɜːrpəsɪŋ]

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Learn how to use repurposing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What do you think about repurposing items instead of buying new ones?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce repurposing

Pronunciation: [ˌriːˈpɜːrpəsɪŋ]

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