restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
(ˌ)rē-ˈstrək-chər 
restructured; restructuring; restructures
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a business
: to restructure something
Examples of restructure in a Sentence
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The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.
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Williams restructured City Hall staffing, going from 10 departments to 16.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Bankruptcy is a legal process that can discharge debt entirely or restructure it under court supervision.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
This is your cue to restructure, prioritize and take your well-being seriously, because ignoring it will only slow you down more.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Of course, dozens of companies have been axing staff and restructuring for a digital future, which is perhaps the BBC’s biggest challenge.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Bankruptcy is a legal process that can discharge debt entirely or restructure it under court supervision.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
This is your cue to restructure, prioritize and take your well-being seriously, because ignoring it will only slow you down more.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Of course, dozens of companies have been axing staff and restructuring for a digital future, which is perhaps the BBC’s biggest challenge.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for restructure
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“Restructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restructure. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
rē-ˈstrək-chər
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
Legal Definition
restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
ˌrē-ˈstrək-chər
restructured; restructuring
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a corporation
companies trying to restructure their debt—Claudia MacLachlan
Claudia MacLachlan
: to restructure something
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