Repositioned: meaning, definitions and examples
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repositioned
[ ˌriːpəˈzɪʃnd ]
physical movement
Repositioned refers to the act of moving something to a different place or position. It can involve changing the location or arrangement of objects, people, or ideas to enhance functionality or effectiveness.
Synonyms
readjusted, rearranged, relocated, shifted
Examples of usage
- She repositioned the sofa to create more space in the room.
- The artist repositioned the sculpture for better visibility.
- He had to reposition his camera for a perfect shot.
strategic change
In a business context, repositioned can refer to changing the way a brand or product is perceived in the marketplace. This often involves redefining the target audience and clarifying the brand's message.
Synonyms
realigned, rebranded, redefined
Examples of usage
- The company repositioned its brand to appeal to a younger demographic.
- After the market analysis, they decided to reposition their product line.
- The marketing team worked hard to reposition the image of the organization.
Translations
Translations of the word "repositioned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reposicionado
🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापित
🇩🇪 neu positioniert
🇮🇩 dipindahkan kembali
🇺🇦 переміщений
🇵🇱 przeniesiony
🇯🇵 再配置された
🇫🇷 repositionné
🇪🇸 reposicionado
🇹🇷 yeniden konumlandırıldı
🇰🇷 재배치된
🇸🇦 إعادة وضعها
🇨🇿 přesunutý
🇸🇰 presunutý
🇨🇳 重新定位的
🇸🇮 premaknjen
🇮🇸 endurröðun
🇰🇿 қайта орналастырылған
🇬🇪 გადამწვდილი
🇦🇿 yenidən yerləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 reposicionado
Etymology
The term 'repositioned' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', and the word 'position', which comes from the Latin 'positio', meaning 'place or position'. The verb 'to position' has been used in English since the late 14th century, indicating the placement of something in a particular position. 'Reposition' became common in the English language around the 20th century, particularly in contexts involving physical movement, logistics, and marketing strategies. As businesses began to focus on branding and consumer perception, the term evolved to encompass both physical repositioning of products and strategic changes in how organizations present themselves to consumers.