Repurchase Definition & Meaning

repurchase
noun
  1. the act of purchasing back something previously sold
verb
  1. buy what had previously been sold, lost, or given away; "He bought back the house that his father sold years ago"

"Repurchase" in song lyrics

See how repurchase is used in real songs:

  • "broker loan repurchase"
    AOL — AOL
  • "stock repurchase"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "repurchase"

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