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

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 notes

In plain EnglishTo move something so it sits somewhere new.

Common pairings

reposition the camera reposition a patient

Word forms

repositioned past tense, repositions plural, repositions singular

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for reposition

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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.

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