Definition of "recapitalize" [recapitalize]

• To change the capital structure of (a corporation). (verb-transitive)

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• "Some suggested guidelines: 1. Do not use any of the money to buy stock in -- that is, to "recapitalize" -- the banks."
• "Do not use any of the money to buy stock in -- that is, to "recapitalize" -- the banks."
• "The long-term cut would mean that all the players in the economy could recapitalize, that is eliminate debts and increase savings, on ongoing basis."