Definitions

1. verb

to take possession of something, especially property, that has not been paid for, especially a house or car, because the owner has failed to make payments

“The bank will repossess the car if the owner does not pay the loan.”

2. verb

to take back or regain something that has been lost or taken away

“She tried to repossess her stolen phone from the thief.”

3. noun

the act of taking possession of something, especially property, that has not been paid for

“The repossession of the house was a difficult process for the family.”