cannibalize
Use Cannibalize in a sentence
ə verb (used with object)
1.
to subject to cannibalism.
2.
to remove parts, equipment, assets, employees, etc., from (an item, product, or business) in order to use them in another: to cannibalize old airplanes for replacement parts.
3.
to cut into; cause to become reduced; diminish: New products introduced in the next six months will cannibalize sales from established lines.
verb (used without object)
4.
to act cannibalistically; practice cannibalism.
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cannibalize or cannibalise (ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to use (serviceable parts from one machine or vehicle) to repair another, esp as an alternative to using new parts | |
| cannibalise or cannibalise | |
| —vb | |
| cannibali'zation or cannibalise | |
| —n | |
| cannibali'sation or cannibalise | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Premium beers continue to cannibalize standard and economy lagers' market share.
They want austerity now and is willing to cannibalize one of their own towards that end.
Organizations that have a negative image of their own future cannibalize themselves as they try to fix what is wrong.
Also, development can be coordinated so one commercial area does not cannibalize other commercial areas.
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