repurchase

American  

[ree-pur-chuhs] / riˈpɜr tʃəs /

verb (used with object)

repurchased, repurchasing

1. to buy again; regain by purchase.

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noun

1. the act of repurchasing.

adjective

1. of or relating to repurchase.

   a repurchase contract.

repurchase British  

/ riːˈpɜːtʃɪs /

verb

1. to buy back or buy again goods, securities, assets, etc

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noun

1. an act or instance of repurchasing

Other Word Forms

• repurchaser noun

Etymology

Origin of repurchase

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + purchase

Example Sentences

Virginia does not have a “right of redemption,” so homeowners are generally not permitted to repurchase the foreclosed property.

From MarketWatch

“Hlend’s intentionally designed liquidity framework, specifically the recurring 5% quarterly share repurchase feature, is foundational to enabling these return outcomes,” the letter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The move departed from former Chief Executive Warren Buffett’s avoidance of share repurchases in recent quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the first time in nearly two years, Berkshire Hathaway sees enough value in its shares that it has “recommenced” repurchases, according to new CEO Greg Abel.

From MarketWatch

Berkshire Hathaway began buying back its shares Wednesday, a departure from former CEO Warren Buffett’s recent avoidance of repurchases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• pay off
• reclaim
• recoup
• regain
• repay
• restore
• win back