1. acts of buying something back that was previously sold
Usage: plural of repurchase

1. buys back something that was previously sold
Usage: third person singular present of repurchase

Examples

• The company announced several stock repurchases this quarter.
• These repurchases will reduce the number of shares outstanding.
• The corporation repurchases its own bonds when market conditions are favorable.
• She repurchases the house she sold five years ago.
• The government repurchases land for conservation purposes.
• The retailer repurchases returned merchandise from customers.