Reassign: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when changing the assignment of a task, job, or responsibility to a different person or position within an organization.

• The manager had to reassign the project to a more experienced team member.
• Due to the restructuring, several employees were reassigned to different departments.

Used when moving someone or something from one place, position, or situation to another. Often refers to physical movement or relocation, and can apply to roles, responsibilities, or even items.

• She was transferred to the New York office to lead the new project.
• The company transferred all data to a new server for better security.

Used when redistributing resources, such as budget, space, or time, to different areas or tasks.

• The finance team decided to reallocate funds to prioritize new product development.
• After the project review, the manager chose to reallocate staff to improve efficiency.

Use when you need to give someone a new job or role, often in the same organization.

• The manager decided to reassign John to the marketing department
• The teacher was reassigned to a different grade level

Use in general situations when something becomes different or when switching from one thing to another.

• The weather can change quickly in this region
• I decided to change my major from biology to chemistry

Use when making more specific or technical alterations to something to improve it or fit a requirement.

• We need to modify the design to meet the client's specifications
• The software was modified to work on both Windows and Mac platforms

Use when you make small changes to improve something or make it more suitable.

• She adjusted the chair to make it more comfortable
• You'll need to adjust the settings to get a clearer picture