1. to change the capital structure of a company by altering the mix of debt and equity
Usage: business; finance
2. to provide new capital or funding to a business or organization
Usage: business; finance

Examples

• The struggling company decided to recapitalize by issuing new shares.
• Investors agreed to recapitalize the startup with an additional $5 million.
• The bank needed to recapitalize after significant losses during the crisis.
• Management proposed to recapitalize by converting debt into equity.
• The board voted to recapitalize the firm to improve its financial stability.
• Private equity firms often recapitalize their portfolio companies.