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repot v. to make a career move, especially to resign, retire, or take work in a new field. Editorial Note: Often used reflexively: to repot oneself. Etymological Note: From repot (a plant) ‘to put a plant in another pot, especially a larger one.’ (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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