reorganize — to organize something again in a new or different way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to organize something again in a new or different way
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/
Example Sentences
- After the merger, they had to reorganize the entire office layout because nobody could find the coffee machine.
- We need to reorganize our budget to save money for vacation.
- She decided to reorganize her closet, but ended up wearing the same three outfits anyway.
reorganize
VERB[/riˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/]
to organize something again in a new or different way
an office worker methodically sorts through piles of scattered documents and office supplies on a messy desk. She picks up papers, examines them, and places them into organized stacks and labeled folders. The left side of the desk remains chaotic with papers everywhere while the right side becomes neat and orderly. A coworker watches from nearby, impressed by the systematic transformation taking place. File folders are now arranged by color and height in perfect rows. something being organized again in a completely new and different way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'reorganize' is formed by adding the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') to 'organize', which derives from Latin 'organizare', itself formed from 'organum' (instrument, organ). The term emerged in English to describe the action of arranging or structuring something anew after it has been disassembled or reformed.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + organize (from Latin organizare: organum (organ, instrument) + -izare (to make, to cause)). The prefix 're-' indicates repetition or renewal of the organizational process.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the merger, they had to reorganize the entire office layout because nobody could find the coffee machine.”
“We need to reorganize our budget to save money for vacation.”
“She decided to reorganize her closet, but ended up wearing the same three outfits anyway.”
“The new manager wants to reorganize the workflow process.”
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