Meaning of the word repossessed in English

What does repossessed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

repossessed

US /ˌriː.pəˈzest/
UK /ˌriː.pəˈzest/

Adjective

having been taken back by a lender after a borrower failed to make payments

Example:
The bank took possession of the car after it was repossessed.
Many homes were repossessed during the economic crisis.