Reshuffle: meaning, definitions and examples

Used mostly in organizational or political settings to describe changing the positions of people or roles within a structure. Often implies a significant or strategic change.

• The company decided to reshuffle its executive team to improve efficiency
• The Prime Minister announced a cabinet reshuffle

Used for changing the order or position of objects, schedule, or plans. Generally suggests a simple, sometimes temporary, change.

• I need to rearrange the furniture in the living room
• Let's rearrange our meeting for next week

Mostly used when changing the sequence or arrangement of items or events. Can also mean placing an order again. Often implies a deliberate or careful adjustment.

• She had to reorder the chapters in her manuscript
• I need to reorder some more supplies for the office

Used for more comprehensive changes than rearrange or reorder, often within a system, structure, or organization. Implies a thorough restructuring.

• The company plans to reorganize its departments to increase productivity
• We need to reorganize our approach to this project