reallocate

verb

re·al·lo·cate | \(ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt

reallocated; reallocating; reallocates

Definition of reallocate

: 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

Other Words from reallocate

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