repurchase

[ree-pur-chuhs]

verb (used with object)

repurchased, repurchasing 

1. to buy again; regain by purchase.

noun

1. the act of repurchasing.

adjective

1. of or relating to repurchase.

   a repurchase contract.

repurchase

/ riːˈpɜːtʃɪs /

verb

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

noun

1. an act or instance of repurchasing

Other Word Forms

• repurchaser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of repurchase¹

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + purchase

Example Sentences

But the proposed sale means that Wojcicki would repurchase a business that she helped start and led for years.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the majority of the higher borrowing was due to a one-off £1.7bn payment from the government to the private sector to repurchase military accommodation.

From BBC

The process involves borrowing a stock, immediately selling it and then repurchasing it when its value goes down to pocket the difference.

From BBC

Even with the repurchases, the merger resulted in the elimination all competition in some communities.

From Los Angeles Times

TKO said it will have a share repurchase program of up to $2 billion on its Class A common stock and a $75-million quarterly cash dividend program.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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