restructure

verb

re·​struc·​ture (ˌ)rē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
restructured; restructuring; restructures

transitive verb

: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of

intransitive verb

: to restructure something

Examples of restructure in a Sentence

You should restructure this sentence to make its meaning clearer. The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.
Recent Examples on the Web Listen to this article After using six relievers in each of their last two games, the Yankees restructured their bullpen before Friday’s series opener against the Braves. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024 Free Speech Systems has about $6 million in cash on hand and about $1.2 million worth of inventory, the AP reported, citing J. Patrick Magill, the chief restructuring officer appointed by the court to run Free Speech Systems during the bankruptcy proceedings. Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 June 2024 Indianapolis setlist:Taylor Swift has restructured her Eras Tour. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2024 Others have more pressing needs before restructuring. Anthony Hennen | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for restructure 

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of restructure was in 1932

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Cite this Entry

“Restructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restructure. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

restructure

verb
re·​struc·​ture rē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of

Legal Definition

restructure

verb
re·​struc·​ture ˌrē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
restructured; restructuring

transitive verb

: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a corporation
companies trying to restructure their debtClaudia MacLachlan

intransitive verb

: to restructure something

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