reposition

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noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
ˌre-
Synonyms of repositionnext
: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

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verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
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

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Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax
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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
So how did Walmart reposition itself from middle America big box store, to the retailer favored by buzzy young influencers? —Kiri Masters, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Trump has repositioned himself as a supporter of cryptocurrency after his earlier skepticism. —Paolo Confino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reposition 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reposition was in the 15th century

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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 How to pronounce reposition (audio)
: to return to or place in a normal or proper position
reposition a dislocated shoulder

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