reposition

1 of 2

noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

ˌre-

: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

2 of 2

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

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

Synonyms of reposition

Verb

• remove
• relocate
• move
• transfer
• shift

Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb

she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Caregiver Education During visits, Jennifer teaches techniques for helping someone move, bathe, reposition and rest comfortably. —CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026

Users must manually handle lawn edges, reposition machines around obstacles and oversee performance on complex or irregular landscapes. —Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026

Verb

Or Jerry Hughes, whom Patterson repositioned, taking the one-time running back and turning him into a defensive end bound for the NFL. —Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026

With that acquisition now in tow, MySize plans to reposition Percentil as a premium marketplace focused on higher-value items and an enhanced reverse commerce experience. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reposition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

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 

: to return to or place in a normal or proper position

reposition a dislocated shoulder