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repo

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹipoʊ// re·po Informal

n. a short way of saying 'repossession' or 'repository'. In finance, it is a quick loan; in computing, it is where code is stored.

n. a repurchase agreement in financial markets, or a storage location for software packages and version control in computing. Often functions as a clipped form of 'repossession' in colloquial contexts.


SIMPLE

I need to push my latest code changes to the repo.

CONTEXTUAL

The bank entered into a repo agreement to manage its short-term liquidity needs before the end of the quarter.

COMPLEX

Open-source developers frequently fork a popular repo to experiment with new features without affecting the stability of the primary codebase maintained by the original authors.

Origin

Clippings.

Usage

Commonly used as a clipped form in both financial and technical jargon; pluralizes as 'repos'.

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