reposition

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

/ ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌrɛp ə- /

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noun

the act of depositing or storing.

replacement, as of a bone.

Nearby words

reportorial, reposal, repose, reposeful, reposit, reposition, repositor, repositorium, repository, repossess, repot

Origin of reposition

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

Definition for reposition (2 of 2)

reposition

[ ree-puh-zish-uh n ]

/ ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

to put in a new or different position; shift: to reposition the artwork on the advertising layout.

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.

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

Origin of reposition

1855–60; re- + position (v.)

Related forms

re·po·si·tion·a·ble, adjective

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Examples from the Web for reposition

According to Weyand, that gave Pistorius the ability to reposition his blades 20 percent more rapidly than a normal competitor.
The Unwarranted Mythology of Oscar Pistorius|Buzz Bissinger|February 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They brand is working to reposition themselves to contend with lifestyle giants like Michael Kors and Tory Burch.
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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.
In My Family, Halloween Means One Thing: Latex|Laura Bennett|October 31, 2008|DAILY BEAST
The reposition of the cord may be effected by the hand, or by means of an elastic catheter and ligature.
A System of Midwifery|Edward Rigby

When the reposition has been effected, he has merely to withdraw the stilet; the cord is instantly disengaged.
A System of Midwifery|Edward Rigby
In the majority of cases the reposition of the fragments alone is not sufficient to maintain accurate apposition.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern
Giffard seems to have attempted the reposition of the cord only once, and failed, apparently from the unusual size of the child.
A System of Midwifery|Edward Rigby

British Dictionary definitions for reposition

reposition

/ (ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən) /

noun

the act or process of depositing or storing

surgery the return of a broken or displaced organ, or part to its normal site

archaic the reinstatement of a person in a post or office

verb (tr)

to place in a new position

to target (a product or brand) at a new market by changing its image

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