reorganize

verb

re·​or·​ga·​nize (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz 

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

Mozeliak has no idea whether Kroenke might invite him to stay, but for now the plan of rebuilding the team and reorganizing the front office remains on course, in the interest of serving fans weary and frustrated after 12 consecutive losing seasons. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Instead of simply continuing with the original walking pattern, the controller reorganized how the remaining legs worked together and redistributed the load to maintain stability. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

If your garage is due for a declutter, this is a great time to reorganize as well. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

But Goldin has suggested that employers often put too much value on continuity when the work could be reorganized. — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for reorganize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

reorganize

verb

re·​or·​ga·​nize (ˈ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz 

: 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 

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