reorganize

verb

re·​or·​ga·​nize (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce reorganize (audio)
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 The Supreme Court is highly dysfunctional and needs to be reorganized. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Over the years, Kaiser Aluminum changed hands, filed for bankruptcy, reorganized and now operates as a billion-dollar company. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 The Role Of The UAE The UAE is geographically positioned at the crossroads of the Atlantic-centric world’s East and West—and has emerged not only as a thriving economic hub in itself but also as a key player in reorganizing and shaping the future of global trade. Radu Magdin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The Board of Education is scheduled to discuss the matter at Tuesday’s special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Last year, the district reorganized its central office staff, reducing the budget by about $1.6 million through elimination of administrative positions. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2024 The end of the conglomerate curse Inside the company, Culp has reorganized GE into 30 separate profit centers, whose executive teams have full control of their income statements and balance sheets, and get bonuses tied to the performance of their units. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2024 Proceeds from the settlement will help Diamond reorganize and pay some creditors. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2024 Whatever its mission, Welsh Tidy Mouse is disciplined: The animal has rarely missed a night of reorganizing the workbench since Mr. Holbrook noticed the behavior in October. Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2024 Resolving bottlenecks could involve investing in new technology, streamlining processes or reorganizing teams. Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of reorganize was circa 1686

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“Reorganize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reorganize. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

reorganize

verb
re·​or·​ga·​nize (ˈ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce reorganize (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce reorganize (audio)
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

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