reposition

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noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

ˌre-

: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

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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

• budge
• dislocate
• displace
• disturb
• move
• relocate
• remove
• shift
• transfer
• transpose

Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb

she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

State of play: The last year has seen several med tech strategics reposition portfolios. —Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024

Jackson and Barrell each isolate and reposition elements of historic Northwest Coast design of the kind seen in the robe. —Alexander Brier Marr, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2024

Verb

In the statement, a Walgreens spokesperson said the company is repositioning its store footprint, noting that about a quarter of its stores are not contributing to the chain's long-term strategy. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024

When one section of the gutter system is clear, climb down the ladder, reposition it, and then climb back up to work on the new section. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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