reassign
verb
re·as·sign
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsīn 
reassigned; reassigning; reassigns
: to assign (something or someone) again especially in a new or different way
… the department might have to add to its patrols by reassigning detectives to the street.—
Tony Plohetski
Tony Plohetski
reassignment
noun
plural reassignments
requested a dorm room reassignment
… district administrators will develop a survey and hold informational meetings with staff for their preferences before determining staff reassignments.
—Meghan Chua
Meghan Chua
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Sullivan said the school employee will be reassigned away from students as the investigation is ongoing.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Within the past week, VOA placed veteran U.S.-based journalist Steve Herman on an extended absence to investigate his social media activities, and moved to reassign White House bureau chief Patsy Widakuswara, who had been disciplined during the first Trump administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Three shift personnel were reassigned to the initiative and used a reserve ambulance.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
When his suspension ended, he was reassigned to the Queens Court Section, NYPD personnel records show.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Within the past week, VOA placed veteran U.S.-based journalist Steve Herman on an extended absence to investigate his social media activities, and moved to reassign White House bureau chief Patsy Widakuswara, who had been disciplined during the first Trump administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Three shift personnel were reassigned to the initiative and used a reserve ambulance.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
When his suspension ended, he was reassigned to the Queens Court Section, NYPD personnel records show.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Reassign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassign. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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