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.
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This is especially necessary for effective change management to ensure smooth transitions during major events, like the implementation of a new workflow process or when an organization is being reorganized after a merger or acquisition. Dr. Nara Ringrose, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 That was after Activision took steps organizers called union busting, including withholding raises granted to nonunion workers and reorganizing Raven’s staff in what the union argued was an attempt to dilute its support ahead of the election. Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025 After President Zelenskyy signed a controversial law reorganizing the country’s anti-corruption bodies, protests erupted in Kyiv and European capitals issued harsh vocal condemnations. Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 27 July 2025 Indianapolis will soon serve as one of five U.S. Department of Agriculture hubs as the federal agency reduces and reorganizes its workforce under President Donald Trump's administration, the USDA announced July 24. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reorganize

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 20 Aug. 2025.

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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