CEFR C1

repossess

verb

Meaning

To take back possession of something that was bought on credit because the buyer has not paid for it.

Examples

The lender can repossess the house if the mortgage payments are not made.
After defaulting on the loan, the company repossessed the equipment.

Synonyms: take back, recover, reclaim, recapture

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repossess (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriː.pəˈzes/

Definition

To take back possession of something that was bought on credit because the buyer has not paid for it.

Examples

The lender can repossess the house if the mortgage payments are not made.
After defaulting on the loan, the company repossessed the equipment.
They threatened to repossess my furniture if I didn't pay the overdue bill.

How to Use repossess

repossess X (collocation): To take back possession of an item (X) that was bought on credit. — "The lender repossessed the house."

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