reposition

1 of 2

noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

ˌre-

: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

2 of 2

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

repositioned; repositioning; repositions

transitive verb

1

: to change the position of

2

: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales

Synonyms

Verb

• budge
• dislocate
• displace
• disturb
• move
• relocate
• remove
• shift
• transfer
• transpose

Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb

she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The most traditional joke around involves a punchline, a twist that upends expectations and repositions what was said or happened before. —Callum Booth, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Adding more value-minded items, like a Mini McFlurry, could help McDonald’s reposition the chain as a source for budget-friendly food. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024

Verb

Random Voter Purging If you are removed from a voting line to be questioned, repositioned or even prevented from voting by a polling official, keep a cool head and ask questions to find out what’s going on rather than walking away without casting your vote. —Rachaell Davis, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024

To prevent the sores, Garcia needed to be turned and repositioned regularly in bed, but her family alleges Arbors at Oregon’s staff did not do this. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

reposition

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion

ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən

: to change the position of

Medical Definition

reposition

transitive verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən 

: to return to or place in a normal or proper position

reposition a dislocated shoulder