No. 8,511 in Dutch
herbestemmen
To repurpose or reallocate.
In a sentence
We moeten het oude gebouw herbestemmen voor een nieuwe functie.
We need to repurpose the old building for a new function.
The word 'herbestemmen' is used to indicate changing the intended use or function of the old building to suit a new purpose.
Het project om het park te herbestemmen is goedgekeurd door de gemeente.
The project to repurpose the park has been approved by the municipality.
Here, 'herbestemmen' refers to modifying the park's purpose or utilization through an official project.
In de toekomst willen we industriële gebieden herbestemmen voor duurzaam gebruik.
In the future, we want to repurpose industrial areas for sustainable use.
'Herbestemmen' in this sentence conveys rethinking and changing the use of industrial areas to align with sustainability goals.
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