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reassign

Reassign (verb) means to assign someone or something to a new role, task, or place. Example: “The manager reassigned him to the marketing team.”

verb
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To assign someone or something to a new role, task, or place.
"The manager reassigned him to the marketing team."

How to use reassign

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo give someone or something a new task, role, or place after an earlier assignment.

Word forms

reassigned past tense, reassigns singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus assign.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reassign” mean?

The word “reassign” means to assign someone or something to a new role, task, or place. In plain terms, to give someone or something a new task, role, or place after an earlier assignment.

How do you use “reassign” in a sentence?

Here is “reassign” used in a sentence: “The manager reassigned him to the marketing team.”

What part of speech is “reassign”?

“Reassign” is a verb.

What is the meaning of reassign?

"reassign" (verb) means to assign someone or something to a new role, task, or place.

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