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reassign

British

/ ˌriːəˈsaɪn /

verb

to move (personnel, resources, etc) to a new post, department, location, etc

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Other Word Forms

reassignment noun

Example Sentences

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All this has led to speculation that Gabbard will soon be reassigned to an ambassadorship in a country far, far away.

From Salon

According to a transfer order reviewed by The Times, Petillo will maintain her rank as a senior captain and has been reassigned to run the custody services division, which runs the department’s jails.

From Los Angeles Times

About 120 employees whose positions were affected have been reassigned; according to Mahajan, no one has been laid off.

From Los Angeles Times

Policyholders frustrated by the silence sought to file new complaints or have their cases reassigned, only to be refused.

From Los Angeles Times

Analysts said that has seen traders reassign investments within the AI area, with the main beneficiaries being chipmakers and other firms needed to build infrastructure.

From Barron's

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