Rearranging: meaning, definitions and examples

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rearranging

 

[ ˌriːˈreɪndʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

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Word Description / Examples
rearranging

Used when you want to change the position or order of items within a particular space or setting.

  • She spent the afternoon rearranging the furniture in the living room
reorganize

Used when making significant changes to the structure or setup of an organization, system, or other complex entities.

  • The company decided to reorganize its internal departments to increase efficiency
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.

  • The government announced a cabinet reshuffle to address public concerns

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,065, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.