verb
reposition
Reposition (verb) means to move something or someone into a different position. Example: “The nurse repositioned the patient to ease the pressure on his back.”
verb
1
To move something or someone into a different position.
"The nurse repositioned the patient to ease the pressure on his back."
How to use reposition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo move something so it sits somewhere new.
Common pairings
reposition the camera
reposition a patient
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Word forms
- Plural
- repositions
- Third person singular
- repositions
- Past tense
- repositioned
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The nurse _____ the patient to ease the pressure on his back.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for reposition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reposition” mean?
The word “reposition” means to move something or someone into a different position. In plain terms, to move something so it sits somewhere new.
How do you use “reposition” in a sentence?
Here is “reposition” used in a sentence: “The nurse repositioned the patient to ease the pressure on his back.”
What part of speech is “reposition”?
“Reposition” is a verb.
What is the meaning of reposition?
"reposition" (verb) means to move something or someone into a different position.
