verb
Uncommon
restructure
ree-STRUHKT-shuh
Restructure (verb) means to reorganize how something is set up or arranged. Example: “The company restructured its management after the merger.”
verb
1
To reorganize how something is set up or arranged.
"The company restructured its management after the merger."
2
To change the terms of a debt or loan to make repayment easier.
"The bank agreed to restructure the country's outstanding debt."
How to use restructure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo rebuild the structure of something — a company, a plan, or a debt — usually to fix a problem.
Common pairings
restructure debt
restructure a company
plan to restructure
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Word forms
- Plural
- restructures
- Third person singular
- restructures
- Past tense
- restructured
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What does “restructure” mean?
The word “restructure” means to reorganize how something is set up or arranged. In plain terms, to rebuild the structure of something — a company, a plan, or a debt — usually to fix a problem.
How do you pronounce “restructure”?
“Restructure” is pronounced ree-STRUHKT-shuh (/ɹiːˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “restructure” in a sentence?
Here is “restructure” used in a sentence: “The company restructured its management after the merger.”
What part of speech is “restructure”?
“Restructure” is a verb.
Is “restructure” a common word?
“Restructure” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “restructure” have?
“Restructure” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to reorganize how something is set up or arranged.
