reorganize
Reorganize (verb) means to arrange or organize something again in a new way. Example: “The new manager reorganized the whole filing system.”
verb
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To arrange or organize something again in a new way.
"The new manager reorganized the whole filing system."
"The company reorganized after the merger fell through."
How to use reorganize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo restructure or rearrange something that was already organized, usually to make it work better.
UK vs US
British English also spells this "reorganise."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reorganizes
- Past tense
- reorganized
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Etymology
From re-, "again," plus organize.
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What does “reorganize” mean?
The word “reorganize” means to arrange or organize something again in a new way. In plain terms, to restructure or rearrange something that was already organized, usually to make it work better.
How do you use “reorganize” in a sentence?
Here is “reorganize” used in a sentence: “The new manager reorganized the whole filing system.”
What is another word for “reorganize”?
Words with a similar meaning to “reorganize” include revise.
What part of speech is “reorganize”?
“Reorganize” is a verb.
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