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

But getting there now could require some restructuring.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We fear it shall be passed down to workers through restructuring, short‑time work and possible retrenchment," Justice Chinhema, secretary of the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union, said.

From Barron's

The stock paired some early gains Wednesday as Meta said it was cutting several hundred jobs as part of a restructuring effort.

From Barron's

The stock has tumbled 24% already this year as investors worry that faltering consumer spending could weigh on its bottom line, as well as tariffs and restructuring charges.

From Barron's

Stellantis posted charges of around 25 billion euros as part of a restructuring effort.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• reconstruct
• reshuffle
• revamp