reorganize

verb

re·​or·​ga·​nize (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce reorganize (audio)
reorganized; reorganizing; reorganizes

transitive verb

: to organize again or anew

intransitive verb

: to reorganize something
reorganizer noun

Examples of reorganize in a Sentence

The staff is still reorganizing the files according to the new system. The company was reorganized after it went bankrupt. The company is reorganizing as a corporation. The club had to reorganize when most of its members moved away.
Recent Examples on the Web Companies and industries can reorganize themselves. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 Older, highly networked groups can reorganize and survive. Audrey Kurth Cronin, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2024 Maryland State Archives, since 1650, the Supreme Court of Maryland has reorganized a number of times. Kevin Dayhoff, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024 About six weeks after filing for bankruptcy, Joann Inc. Thursday afternoon said a federal judge has approved its plan to reorganize, remain in business and operate as a private company. Amanda Garrett, The Enquirer, 26 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reorganize 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of reorganize was circa 1686

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“Reorganize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reorganize. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

reorganize

verb
re·​or·​ga·​nize (ˈ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce reorganize (audio)
: to organize again or anew
especially : to bring about a reorganization (as of a business)
reorganizer noun

Legal Definition

reorganize

verb
re·​or·​ga·​nize ˌrē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce reorganize (audio)
reorganized; reorganizing

transitive verb

: to rearrange the plan or structure of : organize again or anew
specifically : to cause (a business) to undergo a reorganization

intransitive verb

: to reorganize something

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