repurpose

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

The town common was repurposed as a practice field.

b) To alter to make more suited for a different purpose.

The church was repurposed as a nightclub by lighting changes and removing the pews, but it never opened.


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