repurpose - Wiktionary, the free dictionary repurpose (third-person singular simple present repurposes, present participle repurposing, simple past and past participle repurposed) To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, with or without alteration
What Does It Mean to Reuse? - iere. org FAQ 1: What’s the difference between reuse and repurpose? Reuse involves using an item again for its original intended purpose, such as refilling a water bottle Repurposing means using an item for a different purpose than its original one, like turning an old t-shirt into cleaning rags