re·po·si·tion
ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 
repositioned; repositioning; repositions
1
: to change the position of
2
: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales
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Examples of reposition in a Sentence
Verb
she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax
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Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
When no payment came, the creditor dispatched what was essentially a repo robot—an autonomous vehicle that could maneuver itself to repair or reposition satellites.
—Khari Johnson, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2024
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Noun
At just 53 pounds, this is easy to assemble and reposition.
—Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
When no payment came, the creditor dispatched what was essentially a repo robot—an autonomous vehicle that could maneuver itself to repair or reposition satellites.
—Khari Johnson, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reposition
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reposition. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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
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