reassign
verb
re·as·sign
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsīn 
reassigned; reassigning; reassigns
: to assign (something or someone) again especially in a new or different way
… the department might have to add to its patrols by reassigning detectives to the street.—
Tony Plohetski
Tony Plohetski
reassignment
noun
plural reassignments
requested a dorm room reassignment
… district administrators will develop a survey and hold informational meetings with staff for their preferences before determining staff reassignments.
—Meghan Chua
Meghan Chua
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When the quadruped robot was reassigned to patrol operations, the platform automatically deployed another autonomous logistics robot to continue the transport work without interrupting the workflow, according to TKH.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Two vessels from the maritime training component of the drills have been reassigned to the search, including a Moroccan European multi-mission frigate and a French multipurpose supply vessel.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The agreement, which stems from a union grievance filed in November 2023, outlines the conditions under which a teacher accused of misconduct with a student, employee or adult may be reassigned.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Price said military families are reassigned every few years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Two vessels from the maritime training component of the drills have been reassigned to the search, including a Moroccan European multi-mission frigate and a French multipurpose supply vessel.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The agreement, which stems from a union grievance filed in November 2023, outlines the conditions under which a teacher accused of misconduct with a student, employee or adult may be reassigned.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Price said military families are reassigned every few years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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“Reassign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassign. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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