( 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 ]