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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 notes

In 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

Word forms

restructured past tense, restructures plural, restructures singular

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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