reallocate

verb

re·​al·​lo·​cate (ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 

reallocated; reallocating; reallocates

transitive verb

: to allocate (something) again: such as

a

: to apportion or distribute (something) in a new or different way

The best way to start an overhaul of the nation's statistical system would be to reallocate funds from the Agriculture Department to other agencies.

—Joseph Spiers

b

: to earmark or designate (something) for a new or different purpose

In recent years, many local low-income housing units … have been demolished or reallocated to serve wealthier residents.

—Hannah Russell

reallocation

(ˌ)rē-ˌa-lə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

plural reallocations

… the reallocation of local property taxes from library budgets to school districts …

—Ruth Perry

The reallocation for overflow parking could take away as many as 75 spots from resident students during its allotted hours …

—Emma Reith

Examples of reallocate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lastly, the board gave the green light on reallocating roughly $200,000 in Homeless and Supportive Services and Program Administrative Funds from 2020 Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for renovations at the North Aurora Veterans Memorial park. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025

With a Section 351 exchange, investors may be able to reallocate some of that position without triggering capital gains taxes. —Siena Griffin, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025

The backup funding plan would rely on reallocating money from other city departments or cost savings that come up throughout the year. —Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 16 July 2025

Also suggested by the working group was reallocating some funds generated by the Grand Victoria riverboat casino in Elgin to further minimize the budget shortfall. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above