reposition

1 of 2

noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

ˌre-

: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

2 of 2

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

repositioned; repositioning; repositions

transitive verb

1

: to change the position of

2

: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales

Synonyms of reposition

Verb

• remove
• relocate
• move
• transfer
• shift

Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb

she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Divide the clumps every few years in the spring to reposition crowns at the soil level. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Transatlantic crossings are most common in spring and fall, as ships reposition between Europe and the Caribbean, and transpacific and Panama Canal repositionings often follow similar seasonal patterns. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

Verb

Recognizing this shift, global card networks are repositioning. —Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

Morgan Stanley forecasts the market will lose another billion barrels over the course of 2026 due to the time required to restart oilfields, repair refineries and reposition the tanker fleet. —Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reposition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

reposition

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion

ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən

: to change the position of

Medical Definition

reposition

transitive verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən 

: to return to or place in a normal or proper position

reposition a dislocated shoulder