restructure

American  

[ree-struhk-cher] / riˈstrʌk tʃər /

verb (used with object)

restructured, restructuring

1. to change, alter, or restore the structure of.

   to restructure a broken nose.

2. to effect a fundamental change in (as an organization or system).

3. to recombine (bits of inexpensive meats), especially by mechanical means, into simulated steaks, fillets, etc.

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verb (used without object)

restructured, restructuring

1. to restructure something.

noun

1. the act or an instance of restructuring.

restructure British  

/ riːˈstrʌktʃə /

verb

1. (tr) to organize (a system, business, society, etc) in a different way

   radical attempts to restructure the economy

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Other Word Forms

• restructurer noun
• restructuring noun

Etymology

Origin of restructure

First recorded in 1940–45; re- + structure

Example Sentences

A restructuring professional doesn’t see a dead company: They see a cash flow management problem.

From Barron's

The agreement in principle will provide Spirit with the money to finalize its restructuring and make changes in its fleet, network and cost structure.

From MarketWatch

Spirit returned to bankruptcy court in August, less than a year after a previous chapter 11 restructuring failed to solve financial challenges posed by its no-frills business model.

From The Wall Street Journal

First Brands filed for chapter 11 in September as restructuring advisers found that it had double-pledged receivables and made up invoices to use as collateral.

From The Wall Street Journal

Imperial’s 4Q performance was mixed and RBC sees possible risk in the Canadian energy company’s restructuring efforts aimed at finding annual efficiency gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• reconstruct
• reshuffle
• revamp