Learn English – Word for repairing something in a way that changes its function

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I'm looking for a word that means to repair something in such a way that it changes its function.

Example: The washing machine was broken and I repaired it in such a way that the function of washing machine is no longer washing clothes but, say, now it colours the clothes.

What did I do to the washing machine? Is there any word for that?

I will clarify my question. Actually I'm working on a project in which I made one thing out of another. The washing machine example was "just an example". I can't share what I did but I will give some more examples:

  1. I had a bicycle and I changed it to a car.
  2. I made a big phone out of my laptop (changed from one thing to another).
  3. I had a picture scanner but I changed it to a printer.

Best Answer

You've adapted your washing machine.

Adapt: to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses. [Cambridge English dictionary]

Adapt: Make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. [Oxford Dictionaries]

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