reposition

¹

[ ree-puh-zish-uhn, rep-uh- ]

noun

1. the act of depositing or storing.
2. replacement, as of a bone.

reposition

²

[ ree-puh-zish-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to put in a new or different position; shift:

   to reposition the artwork on the advertising layout.

2. to change the image, marketing strategy, etc., of (a product) so as to appeal to a wider or different audience or market:

   to reposition a diet drink to appeal to teenagers.

3. Medicine/Medical, Surgery. to place (an organ or bone) in its original position.

reposition

/ ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of depositing or storing
2. surgery the return of a broken or displaced organ, or part to its normal site
3. archaic.
   the reinstatement of a person in a post or office

verb

1. to place in a new position
2. to target (a product or brand) at a new market by changing its image

Other Words From

• repo·sition·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reposition¹

1580–90; < Late Latin repositiōn- (stem of repositiō ) a laying up, equivalent to Latin reposit ( us ) ( reposit ) + -iōn- -ion

Origin of reposition²

1855–60; re- + position (v.)

Example Sentences

The group is trying to get the scooters to reposition themselves in more convenient locations so people will use them more often.

From Washington Post

Detailed strategies for office cleaning, coronavirus testing, staggered work schedules and repositioned desks for social distancing were included, along with which jobs will be eligible for continued full- and part-time telework.

From Washington Post

Every size also includes rollers to reposition the crate without scratching delicate floors.

From Popular-Science

We have dramatically repositioned our competitive profile and in so doing created a new company, one that is able to win.

From ProPublica

Shamas also said that Hunter’s heart rate would improve when nurses administered oxygen to his mother, repositioned her in bed and gave her fluids.

From ProPublica

But the President could easily reposition it as a friendly “pro-gun rights” gesture by outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder.

From The Daily Beast

According to Weyand, that gave Pistorius the ability to reposition his blades 20 percent more rapidly than a normal competitor.

From The Daily Beast

They brand is working to reposition themselves to contend with lifestyle giants like Michael Kors and Tory Burch.

From The Daily Beast

Then you step into it and sort of roll it up, hoping you get it in the proper place, because it is very difficult to reposition.

From The Daily Beast

Giffard seems to have attempted the reposition of the cord only once, and failed, apparently from the unusual size of the child.

From Project Gutenberg

The reposition of the cord may be effected by the hand, or by means of an elastic catheter and ligature.

From Project Gutenberg

When the reposition has been effected, he has merely to withdraw the stilet; the cord is instantly disengaged.

From Project Gutenberg

In the majority of cases the reposition of the fragments alone is not sufficient to maintain accurate apposition.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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