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

An Israeli official stated that the ceasefire would commence immediately, with the military given 24 hours to reposition. —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 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

With the right approach, companies can reposition martech as a strategic enterprise asset—sponsored by the C-suite, integrated into business strategy, and backed by governance and skilled talent. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025

Tack on the magnetic emblems (a sun, a moon, and a palm tree), which can be repositioned or removed, for extra character. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 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