reposition

1 of 2

noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

ˌre-

: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

2 of 2

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

repositioned; repositioning; repositions

transitive verb

1

: to change the position of

2

: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales

Synonyms of reposition

Verb

• remove
• relocate
• move
• transfer
• shift

Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb

she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

A week ago, Marc Hayek, the visibly proud Blancpain CEO, opened the Swiss manufacture to journalists to show off the new watch, which is a reposition the Vallèe du Joux brand in the top tier of watchmaking. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

With Mark Ruffalo unavailable due to Task, the third installment repositions Eisenberg’s J. Daniel Atlas as the ringleader of the Horsemen. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Nov. 2025

Verb

Our tester appreciated the two wheels on the base, which helped with repositioning the machine — even on carpet. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026

Delta Air Lines expects to fly its normal Caribbean schedule on Sunday, with possible schedule adjustments as airline resources are repositioned. —Phil Helsel, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reposition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

reposition

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion

ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən

: to change the position of

Medical Definition

reposition

transitive verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən 

: to return to or place in a normal or proper position

reposition a dislocated shoulder