restructure

verb

re·​struc·​ture (ˌ)rē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
restructured; restructuring; restructures

transitive verb

: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of

intransitive verb

: to restructure something

Examples of restructure in a Sentence

You should restructure this sentence to make its meaning clearer. The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.
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Altogether, Indeed's report found that 37 percent of tech talent say that roles at their most recent or current company have been redefined or restructured due to generative AI. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 The letter said the school district restructured its bonds, similar to refinancing a mortgage, and stated the city’s figure of $14 million in state funds was incorrect. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025 Sweden’s largest forest industry group, Södra, has axed 200 positions as the pulp producer restructures operations. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025 When Diana Taurasi retired after the 2024 season and Brittney Griner left for Atlanta via free agency, the team had to restructure, acquiring Thomas and Sabally in a four-team trade, followed by Bonner as a midseason free agent. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restructure

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of restructure was in 1932

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“Restructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restructure. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

restructure

verb
re·​struc·​ture rē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of

Legal Definition

restructure

verb
re·​struc·​ture ˌrē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
restructured; restructuring

transitive verb

: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a corporation
companies trying to restructure their debtClaudia MacLachlan

intransitive verb

: to restructure something

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