Repossess
verb
To take something back because the person did not follow rules or pay money they were supposed to.
After he missed three payments, the bank repossessed his car.
Often appears as...
- repossess a car
- repossess a property
verb
To get back the control or possession of something.
Through hard work, she managed to repossess her life and get back on track.
Often appears as...
- repossess control
- repossess power
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To take something back because the person did not follow rules or pay money they were supposed to.
After he missed three payments, the bank repossessed his car.
Often appears as...
- repossess a car
- repossess a property
verb
To get back the control or possession of something.
Through hard work, she managed to repossess her life and get back on track.
Often appears as...
- repossess control
- repossess power
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
Used in contexts where payment obligations have not been met, often linked to loans and finance agreements.
If the debtor doesn't settle his debt, the creditors will repossess the goods.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Process
Repossession involves a legal process and rights, usually by a financial institution or lender.
The company initiated repossession proceedings for the overdue equipment.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The word often carries a negative feeling, particularly for the person experiencing repossession.
Having her motorcycle repossessed was a low point in Jenna’s life.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
Used in contexts where payment obligations have not been met, often linked to loans and finance agreements.
If the debtor doesn't settle his debt, the creditors will repossess the goods.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Process
Repossession involves a legal process and rights, usually by a financial institution or lender.
The company initiated repossession proceedings for the overdue equipment.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The word often carries a negative feeling, particularly for the person experiencing repossession.
Having her motorcycle repossessed was a low point in Jenna’s life.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
Used in contexts where payment obligations have not been met, often linked to loans and finance agreements.
If the debtor doesn't settle his debt, the creditors will repossess the goods.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Process
Repossession involves a legal process and rights, usually by a financial institution or lender.
The company initiated repossession proceedings for the overdue equipment.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The word often carries a negative feeling, particularly for the person experiencing repossession.
Having her motorcycle repossessed was a low point in Jenna’s life.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
obviously receives the chemical clues and the lion the male lion will know hey hey this lady is ready or oh this lady is not ready but in all seriousness the female has to communicate if she's an e stris or not otherwise repossess
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
obviously receives the chemical clues and the lion the male lion will know hey hey this lady is ready or oh this lady is not ready but in all seriousness the female has to communicate if she's an e stris or not otherwise repossess
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Virginia Postrel
American Writer
If you default on your Visa bill, nobody comes to repossess your refrigerator or auction off your shoes. The biggest penalty you'll face is trouble getting future credit.
Quote examples
Virginia Postrel
American Writer
If you default on your Visa bill, nobody comes to repossess your refrigerator or auction off your shoes. The biggest penalty you'll face is trouble getting future credit.
Example 1 of 1
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