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Repossessed Meaning in English

word · lemma: repossess

ˌɹipəˈzɛst
ree-puh-ZEST
ɹɪpəzˈɛst
ri-puh-ZEST

التعريف

Taken back by the seller or lender, usually because the buyer failed to make payments. It is most common with houses or cars bought on credit.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually used in formal/legal settings, especially about cars or houses. 'Repossessed car' or 'repossessed home' are common phrases. Implies legal action due to non-payment. Not used for voluntary returns.

جمل نموذجية

The bank repossessed his car when he stopped paying.

basic

Their house was repossessed by the lender.

basic

Many repossessed cars are sold at auction.

basic

After months of missed payments, his home was finally repossessed.

natural

My neighbor bought a cheap repossessed car last week.

natural

The bank has already repossessed several apartments in this building.

natural