repossessing Definition
the act of taking back possession of something, especially a car or house, from someone who has failed to keep up the payments on it.
Using repossessing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "repossessing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bank is repossessing his car because he hasn't made any payments in six months.
Example
The landlord is repossessing the apartment due to non-payment of rent.
Example
The company is repossessing the equipment because the lease has expired.
repossessing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for repossessing
- reclaiming
- recovering
- taking back
Summary: repossessing in Brief
'Repossessing' [ˌriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ] is the act of taking back possession of something, typically a car or house, from someone who has failed to keep up with payments. Examples include 'The bank is repossessing his car because he hasn't made any payments in six months.' and 'The landlord is repossessing the apartment due to non-payment of rent.' Synonyms include 'taking back,' 'reclaiming,' and 'recovering.'
