1. to take parts from one thing to repair or build another of the same type
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present
2. to reduce the sales or market share of one’s own product by introducing a competing product
Usage: business; British spelling; third person singular present

Examples

• The mechanic cannibalises old cars for spare parts.
• She cannibalises broken electronics to fix working ones.
• The company cannibalises its own smartphone sales with cheaper models.
• He cannibalises several machines to build one functioning device.
• The new product line cannibalises revenue from existing offerings.
• The repair shop cannibalises damaged vehicles for usable components.