CANNIBALIZE


Meaning of CANNIBALIZE in English

( BrE also can·ni·bal·ise ) / ˈkænɪbəlaɪz; NAmE / verb [ vn ]

1.

to take the parts of a machine, vehicle, etc. and use them to repair or build another

2.

( business ) ( of a company ) to reduce the sales of one of its products by introducing a similar new product

►  can·ni·bal·iza·tion , can·ni·bal·isa·tion / ˌkænɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE -ləˈz-/ noun [ U ]

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