re·po·si·tion
ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 
repositioned; repositioning; repositions
1
: to change the position of
2
: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales
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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
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reposition. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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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
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