Reuse vs. Repurpose

Reusenoun

The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.

Reusenoun

The act of using again, or in another place.

Reuseverb

To use again something that is considered past its usefulness (usually for something else).

Reuseverb

To use again, or in another place.

Reuseverb

use again after processing;

Reuseverb

use again or more than once

Reusenoun

the action of using something again

Reuse

Reuse is the action or practice of using an item, whether for its original purpose (conventional reuse) or to fulfil a different function (creative reuse or repurposing). It should be distinguished from recycling, which is the breaking down of used items to make raw materials for the manufacture of new products.

Repurposeverb

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

Repurposeverb

To alter to make more suited for a different purpose.

Repurposeverb

adapt for use in a different purpose