reposition
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1re·po·si·tion

noun \ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən, ˌre-\

Definition of REPOSITION

: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

First Known Use of REPOSITION

1588

2re·po·si·tion

transitive verb \ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən\

Definition of REPOSITION

1
: to change the position of
2
: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales

Examples of REPOSITION

  1. <she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax>

First Known Use of REPOSITION

circa 1859

re·po·si·tion

transitive verb \ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of REPOSITION

: to return to or place in a normal or proper position <reposition a dislocated shoulder>

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