restructure
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Definition
Verb: 1. To organize something in a new or different way: To change the basic structure, organization, or system of something to make it more effective or suitable. 2. To construct or form anew: To rebuild or reorganize something, often from its foundations.
Usage
The verb "restructure" is used when describing a significant reorganization of a system, organization, debt, or even one's personal life. It implies a fundamental change in arrangement or composition, not just a minor adjustment. It is often used in business, finance, and organizational contexts.
Examples
- Business/Finance:
- The company had to restructure its debt to avoid bankruptcy.
- They plan to restructure the entire department to improve efficiency.
- General:
- After his accident, he had to restructure his life.
- The new manager restructured the team's workflow.
Advanced Usage
- "to restructure something as something": To change the form or organization of something into a new type.
- The committee voted to restructure the program as a series of workshops.
- Passive Voice: Often used to describe something that undergoes change.
- The loan was restructured to lower the monthly payments.
- The governing board was reconstituted (a synonym implying it was restructured).
Variants and Related Words
- Restructuring (noun): The act or process of organizing something in a new way.
- The restructuring of the company led to some job losses.
- Structural (adjective): Relating to the structure of something.
- Reorganize (verb): A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "restructure."
Synonyms
- Reorganize
- Reconstruct
- Reshape
- Overhaul
- Reconstitute (as in the example: )
Antonyms
- Maintain
- Preserve
- Keep
Related Phrases
- Corporate restructuring: The reorganization of a company's structure for financial or operational reasons.
- Debt restructuring: A process that allows a private or public entity facing cash flow problems to reduce and renegotiate its debts.
Verb
- construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- After his accident, he had to restructure his life
- The governing board was reconstituted