reorganize

verb re·or·ga·nize \ (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of reorganize

transitive verb

: to organize again or anew

intransitive verb

: to reorganize something

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reorganizer

noun

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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 of reorganize from the Web

In any event, Remington's creditors plant to keep producing guns as the company reorganizes.

— luke darby, GQ, "Gun Manufacturer Remington Declares Bankruptcy Amid Low Sales and Sandy Hook Lawsuits," 26 Mar. 2018
After giving the cabinet a thorough cleaning, follow her tips to reorganize.

— jamie wiebe, House Beautiful, "14 Simple Ways To Make Your Home More Awesome," 4 Dec. 2014
Board of education Chairman Chris Drake said the education budget request represents Superintendent Michael Conner’s desire to reorganize the school district’s funding.

— shawn r. beals, Courant Community, "Mayor Dan Drew Proposes Middletown Budget With Tax Increase To Cover Drop In State Revenue," 30 Mar. 2018
Now, the college is in the process of reorganizing its continuing-education division to build ongoing partnerships with companies to keep it current on industry trends and operate training programs responsive to and in sync with the labor market.

— jeffrey selingo, The Atlantic, "The Third Education Revolution," 22 Mar. 2018
Time to reorganize Interior' The wildlife refuge Zinke toured has 18-foot bollard-style fence on portions of the border.

— rafael carranza, azcentral, "Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says border wall will cross all public lands," 17 Mar. 2018
The reorganized iHeart would have just under $5.8 billion in debt that would be secured by all of the company’s assets under a contemplated restructuring, Brian Coleman, company treasurer and senior vice president, said in a Thursday court filing.

— patrick danner, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio’s radio powerhouse iHeartMedia files for bankruptcy," 15 Mar. 2018
Yet King said the district is reorganizing part of its operation to be more responsive, and Rubbertown-area complaints will be getting more attention.

— james bruggers, The Courier-Journal, "Something smells. It's Louisville's neighborhoods, and the poorer ones don't get relief," 15 Mar. 2018
The big-box retailer filed for chapter 11 protection in September with hopes of reorganizing its heavy debt load, revamping its stores and operations, and continuing as a mainstay toy business.

— paul page, WSJ, "Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ," 9 Mar. 2018

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