recapitalize

verb

re·​cap·​i·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce recapitalize (audio)
-ˈkap-tə-
recapitalized; recapitalizing; recapitalizes

transitive verb

: to change the capital structure of

Examples of recapitalize in a Sentence

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With the building recapitalized, Trump would be able to renegotiate with the Germans from a position of strength. Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024 In late 2010, Ireland received an 85 billion euro ($94 billion) loan package in exchange for austerity, recapitalizing and restructuring the banking system, and passing structural reforms. Stephen Kinsella, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2015 For inherently government constellations, the Space Force should aim to recapitalize in ways that maximize competition and integrate commercially available hardware and software as much as possible, developing only what’s unavailable in the commercial market. Charles Beames, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 These included outstanding mortgage rate cuts, recapitalizing banks, new measures to encourage mergers and acquisitions, and other economic stimulus provisions. Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recapitalize 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recapitalize was in 1904

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“Recapitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recapitalize. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

recapitalize

transitive verb
re·​cap·​i·​tal·​ize ˌrē-ˈka-pət-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce recapitalize (audio)
: to change the capital structure of (a corporation)
recapitalization noun
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