cannibalize
to subject to cannibalism.
to remove parts, equipment, assets, employees, etc., from (an item, product, or business) in order to use them in another: to cannibalize old airplanes for replacement parts.
to cut into; cause to become reduced; diminish: New products introduced in the next six months will cannibalize sales from established lines.
to act cannibalistically; practice cannibalism.
Origin of cannibalize
1- Also especially British, can·ni·bal·ise .
Other words from cannibalize
- can·ni·bal·i·za·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for cannibalize
cannibalise
/ (ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz) /
(tr) to use (serviceable parts from one machine or vehicle) to repair another, esp as an alternative to using new parts
Derived forms of cannibalize
- cannibalization or cannibalisation, noun
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