repurchase

/rɛˈpʌrtʃəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of buying back something, especially stock or a security

“The company’s decision to repurchase its own shares led to a surge in its stock price.”

2. verb

to buy back something, especially stock or a security

“The investor chose to repurchase the bonds at a discounted price.”

3. verb

to buy or take back something, especially a debt or an obligation

“The company will repurchase the debt from the bank at a reduced rate.”

Synonyms

  • buy back
  • reinvest

Antonyms

  • liquidate
  • sell out