reorder

American  

[ree-awr-der] / riˈɔr dər /

verb (used with object)

1. to put in order again.

   to reorder the card file.

2. to give a reorder for.

   to reorder the books before they're completely sold out.

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verb (used without object)

1. to order goods again.

noun

1. a second or repeated order for the same goods.

   to put through a reorder for those lamps.

reorder British  

/ riːˈɔːdə /

verb

1. to request (something) to be supplied again or differently

2. to arrange, regulate, or dispose (articles) in their proper places again

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Etymology

Origin of reorder

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + order

Example Sentences

“You are going to want to reorder it again!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

In October last year, Gafcon resolved to "reorder the Anglican Communion", refusing to take part in meetings convened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and encouraging members to cut remaining ties with the Church of England.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“In retail, this means agents can continuously monitor sales, supply chains, inventory and consumer behavior, and autonomously adjust prices, reorder stock and tailor marketing in real time,” Chen said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

Both deals would fundamentally reorder Hollywood and raise antitrust concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Picture albums, address books, receipt-keeping, these were the happy tasks of people completely staked to one another, so that they could produce a chit on demand, order and reorder their memories for a future day.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee