repossess
Repossess (verb) means to take back property, typically because the buyer has stopped making payments on it. Example: “The finance company repossessed the car after months of missed payments.”
How to use repossess
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take something back, usually because of unpaid debt.
Word forms
repossessed past tense, repossesses singular
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The finance company _____ the car after months of missed payments.
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What does “repossess” mean?
The word “repossess” means to take back property, typically because the buyer has stopped making payments on it. In plain terms, to take something back, usually because of unpaid debt.
How do you use “repossess” in a sentence?
Here is “repossess” used in a sentence: “The finance company repossessed the car after months of missed payments.”
What part of speech is “repossess”?
“Repossess” is a verb.
How many meanings does “repossess” have?
“Repossess” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take back property, typically because the buyer has stopped making payments on it.