reposition

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noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
ˌre-
Synonyms of repositionnext
: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

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verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
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

Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax
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Noun
However, Etihad was starting to reposition aircraft at its Abu Dhabi hub, should airspace reopen. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026 The success of our larger flagship boutique formats and recent repositions reinforce the value of creating immersive experiences in select markets. David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026 Sporty sleeveless tees, colorful denim, and striped rugby sweaters brought a youthful energy that confidently repositioned Versace’s signature glamour through a more relaxed lens. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reposition

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reposition was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reposition. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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 How to pronounce reposition (audio)
: to return to or place in a normal or proper position
reposition a dislocated shoulder

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