verb (past tense and past participle)
reutilizado
1. Used again; employed for a second or subsequent time
The company reused the packaging materials from previous shipments.
A empresa reutilizou os materiais de embalagem dos envios anteriores.
2. To put something to use again, especially in a different way or context
She reused the old jar as a container for buttons.
Ela reutilizou o pote antigo como recipiente para botões.
3. To utilize again without significant modification
The software code was reused across multiple projects.
O código de software foi reutilizado em vários projetos.
In both Brazilian and American English-speaking cultures, 'reused' has gained prominence due to environmental consciousness and sustainability movements. In Brazil, 'reutilização' is increasingly important in discussions about sustainability (sustentabilidade) and circular economy (economia circular). The term reflects a cultural shift toward eco-friendly practices and waste reduction.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reduce, reuse, recycle - environmental sustainability phrase
give something a second life - similar concept of reusing
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