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

Users must manually handle lawn edges, reposition machines around obstacles and oversee performance on complex or irregular landscapes. —Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026

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

Verb

The ship will launch in the Mediterranean in May 2027, before repositioning to its Miami homeport. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026

Its abundant arch support tends to reposition your body alignment, which can improve posture overall. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 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