repurpose

verb

UK/ˌriːˈpɜː.pəs/
US/ˌriːˈpɝː.pəs/

Definitions of repurpose verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to adapt or modify something for a new use or purpose.

    重新利用;變更…的用途;為…找到新用途

    • The company is repurposing its old warehouse into an art exhibition space.

      這家公司正在將其舊倉庫改造成藝術展覽空間。

    • Many old factories are being repurposed for residential and commercial use.

      許多舊工廠正在被重新利用為住宅和商業用途。

    • The app was originally designed for tablets, but it has now been repurposed for smartphones.

      這個應用程式最初是為平板電腦設計的,但現在已被重新利用於智慧型手機。