recapitalize

[ ree-kap-i-tl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object),re·cap·i·tal·ized, re·cap·i·tal·iz·ing.
  1. to renew or change the capital of.

Origin of recapitalize

1
First recorded in 1940–45; re- + capitalize
  • Also especially British, re·cap·i·tal·ise .

Words Nearby recapitalize

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British Dictionary definitions for recapitalize

recapitalize

/ (riːˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz) /


verb
  1. to provide (a bank, financial institution, or corporation) with more capital

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