Reorganize: meaning, definitions and examples
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reorganize
[ riːˈɔː(r)ɡənʌɪz ]
workplace
To reorganize means to rearrange the structure or order of something, especially within a company or organization. This may involve changing responsibilities, roles, departments, or processes to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
Synonyms
rearrange, reorder, restructure, revamp.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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reorganize |
Typically used in the same way as 'reorganize,' meaning to change the structure or system of something for improvement.
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rearrange |
Often used when changing the order or position of items, people, or things, usually in a more physical or tangible sense.
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restructure |
Used in a formal or business context to indicate making major changes to the structure of an organization, often for financial reasons.
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reorder |
Used when changing the sequence or position of items in a list or series, or placing an order again for goods or services.
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revamp |
Used when making significant improvements or updates to something, often to modernize or refresh it.
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Examples of usage
- The company decided to reorganize its marketing department to better align with its new strategic goals.
- After the merger, the two companies had to reorganize their teams to avoid duplication of efforts.
- We need to reorganize our files so that we can easily find the documents we need.
Translations
Translations of the word "reorganize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reorganizar
🇮🇳 पुनर्गठित करना
🇩🇪 neu ordnen
🇮🇩 mengatur kembali
🇺🇦 реорганізувати
🇵🇱 reorganizować
🇯🇵 再編成する
🇫🇷 réorganiser
🇪🇸 reorganizar
🇹🇷 yeniden düzenlemek
🇰🇷 재조직하다
🇸🇦 إعادة تنظيم
🇨🇿 přeorganizovat
🇸🇰 preorganizovať
🇨🇳 重新组织
🇸🇮 preorganizirati
🇮🇸 endurskipuleggja
🇰🇿 қайта ұйымдастыру
🇬🇪 ხელახლა ორგანიზება
🇦🇿 yenidən təşkil etmək
🇲🇽 reorganizar
Etymology
The word 'reorganize' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the word 'organize'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of reorganizing has been present throughout history as societies, businesses, and individuals adapt to changing circumstances and strive for improvement.
See also: disorganize, disorganized, organizable, organizational, organizations, organizers, organizing, reorganization, unorganized.