Rearranger: meaning, definitions and examples

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rearranger

 

[ riːˈreɪn(d)ʒər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a puzzle

A person who rearranges things, especially in a puzzle or a game.

Synonyms

mover, reorganizer, replacer.

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Word Description / Examples
rearranger

Use when someone is specifically changing the order or positions of things in a particular area.

  • She acted as the main rearranger of the furniture in the living room.
  • The architectural firm hired a rearranger to optimize the office floor plan.
reorganizer

Pertains to someone who systematically arranges or structures things differently, often at a higher or organizational level.

  • The CEO acted as a major reorganizer of the corporate departments.
  • She was a skilled reorganizer, always finding more efficient ways to manage the team.
replacer

Used to describe someone or something that substitutes one item for another or restores something to its original place.

  • He served as the replacer for the retired professor until a permanent hire was made.
  • The replacer of outdated equipment improved the factory's efficiency.
mover

Refers to someone who physically moves items from one place to another, often used in a professional context or when changing residences.

  • We hired movers to help us with our relocation to the new house.
  • The company employs several movers for transportation of heavy equipment.

Examples of usage

  • The rearranger quickly solved the puzzle.
  • She is known as the best rearranger in the group.
Context #2 | Verb

furniture

To change the position or order of things, especially furniture or objects.

Synonyms

reorganize, reposition, shuffle.

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reorganize

This is used when a more comprehensive or formal change in the structure or order of something is needed. It often implies a thorough or strategic change.

  • After the merger, the company decided to reorganize its departments
  • The charity had to reorganize its fundraising strategy
reposition

This is used when you need to move something to a different position, often to improve its effectiveness or visibility. It can be used for both physical and strategic changes.

  • We need to reposition the sofa to make more space
  • The brand decided to reposition itself in the market
shuffle

This is often used when mixing or changing the order of items in an informal or random way. It can have a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of order.

  • Let's shuffle the playlist to mix up the songs
  • He shuffled through the papers on his desk

Examples of usage

  • She rearranged the furniture in the living room.
  • He rearranged the books on the shelf.

Translations

Translations of the word "rearranger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reorganizador

🇮🇳 पुनः व्यवस्थित करने वाला

🇩🇪 Umorganisierer

🇮🇩 penyusun ulang

🇺🇦 перевлаштовувач

🇵🇱 przeorganizator

🇯🇵 再配置する人

🇫🇷 réorganisateur

🇪🇸 reorganizador

🇹🇷 yeniden düzenleyici

🇰🇷 재배열자

🇸🇦 معيد الترتيب

🇨🇿 přeuspořadatel

🇸🇰 preusporiadateľ

🇨🇳 重新安排者

🇸🇮 preurejevalec

🇮🇸 endurskipuleggjandi

🇰🇿 қайта құрастырушы

🇬🇪 ხელახალი ორგანიზატორი

🇦🇿 yenidən təşkilatçı

🇲🇽 reorganizador

Etymology

The word 'rearranger' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the word 'arrange'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century, with its usage becoming more common in the context of puzzles and furniture arrangement.

See also: rearrangement, rearranging.