reuse
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to use something more than once, often for a new purpose, to avoid wasting it.
v.to employ an item or material again in its original or a modified capacity, typically to extend its lifecycle.
Simple“You can reuse these glass jars to store spices in your kitchen.”
In context“The software architecture was designed so that developers could reuse existing modules across different applications, significantly reducing production time.”
UsageTransitive verb; always requires a direct object.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of using something again instead of throwing it in the trash.
n.the practice or instance of using an item again, often discussed in the context of environmental sustainability.
Simple“The city encourages the reuse of plastic bags to help the environment.”
In context“The policy focuses on the reduction of waste through the systematic reuse of industrial components within the manufacturing cycle.”
UsageCan be used as both a countable and uncountable noun.
From re- + use.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.