# repo

/ˈɹipoʊ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/repo
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- I need to push my latest code changes to the repo.
- The bank entered into a repo agreement to manage its short-term liquidity needs before the end of the quarter.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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