reprogram

To program anew or differently.

Installing a new hard drive would require a modchip that can reprogram or bypass the hard drive lock.

To make a fundamental change to the behaviour or habits of.

To shift funds appropriated for one government program to a different government program.

Technically, DOE did not need authority to reprogram the funds as long as the spending didn't span different appropriation line items.

This deferral is reported to give Congress time to consider a request to reprogram the funds.