reposition

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noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
ˌre-
: 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
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
On the other hand, Hyper Beam can deliver its might from far enough that the opponent will have to reposition themselves before attacking. Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 Dolan has repositioned the company around its niche streaming offerings, and pursued a strategy built around making its content and IP as widely accessible as possible. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025 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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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reposition. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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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