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

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

What Happens Next NATO may increase air patrols, conduct training exercises, or reposition assets to demonstrate readiness and deter further provocations. —Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025

The Allworth Advice is that a 351 conversion can be an effective tax planning tool, especially for investors looking to reposition concentrated or appreciated assets without triggering a large tax bill. —Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025

Verb

Friend said on the most recent earnings call that the company continues to take steps to reposition Nike Digital as a full price business, but organic traffic continues to decline double digits. —Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025

Ovation of the Seas also repositioned to Los Angeles in June, joining the line’s Navigator of the Seas. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025

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