Rehang: meaning, definitions and examples

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rehang

 

[ riːhæŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

replacing position

To rehang means to hang something again, typically referring to an object that has been removed from its original position. This action can involve various items, such as pictures, frames, or curtains. The term suggests a repositioning to restore the item to its intended place, often for aesthetic or functional purposes. In some contexts, it might also refer to adjusting the manner in which something is hung to improve its display or performance.

Synonyms

reinstall, replace, suspend again

Examples of usage

  • I need to rehang the picture after painting the wall.
  • After the storm, we decided to rehang the outdoor decorations.
  • Can you help me rehang the curtain rod?

Translations

Translations of the word "rehang" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinstalar

🇮🇳 पुनः स्थापित करना

🇩🇪 neu installieren

🇮🇩 menginstal ulang

🇺🇦 переінсталювати

🇵🇱 przeinstalować

🇯🇵 再インストールする

🇫🇷 réinstaller

🇪🇸 reinstalar

🇹🇷 yeniden yüklemek

🇰🇷 재설치하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تثبيت

🇨🇿 přeinstalovat

🇸🇰 preinštalovať

🇨🇳 重新安装

🇸🇮 ponovno namestiti

🇮🇸 enduruppsetja

🇰🇿 қайта орнату

🇬🇪 წინასწარ დაყენება

🇦🇿 təkrar quraşdırmaq

🇲🇽 volver a instalar

Etymology

The word 'rehang' is a compound verb formed from the prefix 're-', which indicates doing something again, and the verb 'hang', which derives from the Old English 'haningan' meaning to suspend or attach something from a higher point. The development of the term reflects its usage in both practical and artistic contexts, where objects are hung for display, utility, or structural purposes. The practice of hanging items dates back to ancient civilizations, where the placement of items such as artwork or curtains was crucial for both aesthetic and functional arrangements. The evolution from 'hang' to 'rehang' captures the cycle of maintaining and organizing our living spaces, as people frequently rearrange their environments to adapt to new tastes or needs. The word 'rehang' has gained traction in contemporary language, particularly in interior design and event planning, emphasizing the importance of visual presentation.