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

This creates a window for owners to acquire at a reset basis, reposition assets and strengthen tenant retention before tightening becomes fully visible in rents. — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a deep-plane lower face and neck lift repositions deeper facial tissues to restore a more youthful jawline and neck. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Verb

The 93-mile stretch of Mediterranean coastline in southern Andalusia has gone upmarket and repositioned itself as a year-round destination with an average of 320 days of sun annually. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Much of this, however, was attributable to both the wider decline across luxury and to YSL’s aggressive 2023 repositioning away from wholesale. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Oct. 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