Rearranging: meaning, definitions and examples
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rearranging
[ ˌriːˈreɪndʒɪŋ ]
change order
To change the position or order of something, often to make it more organized or efficient. It involves moving things around to create a new arrangement.
Synonyms
reorder, reorganize, reshuffle.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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rearranging |
Used when you want to change the position or order of items within a particular space or setting.
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reorganize |
Used when making significant changes to the structure or setup of an organization, system, or other complex entities.
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reshuffle |
This word often implies changing key positions or roles, commonly used in a business or political setting, and can have a negative connotation if it implies dissatisfaction with the current arrangement.
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Examples of usage
- He spent the whole weekend rearranging the furniture in the living room.
- She is rearranging her schedule to fit in a yoga class.
Translations
Translations of the word "rearranging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reorganizar
🇮🇳 पुनः व्यवस्थित करना
🇩🇪 neu ordnen
🇮🇩 menyusun ulang
🇺🇦 перестановка
🇵🇱 przestawiać
🇯🇵 再配置する
🇫🇷 réorganiser
🇪🇸 reorganizar
🇹🇷 yeniden düzenlemek
🇰🇷 재배열
🇸🇦 إعادة ترتيب
🇨🇿 přeskupit
🇸🇰 preskupiť
🇨🇳 重新排列
🇸🇮 preurediti
🇮🇸 endurskipuleggja
🇰🇿 қайта реттеу
🇬🇪 გადაწყობა
🇦🇿 təşkilatlanmaq
🇲🇽 reorganizar
Etymology
The word 'rearranging' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the verb 'arrange' which comes from the Old French word 'arengier'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the action of changing the position or order of something.
See also: rearrangement, rearranger.