reorganize

/'ri:'ɔ:gənaiz/

Thân thiện

The librarian reorganizes the books on the shelf.

Definition

1. Verb (transitive):

   • To organize something again or in a new way, often to improve its structure or efficiency after a problem or change in circumstances.
   • To change the structure or system of an organization, group, or process.

2. Verb (intransitive):

   • (Of an organization or group) To undergo a process of being organized anew.

Usage and Examples

• Transitive verb:

  • The new manager plans to reorganize the entire department to boost productivity.
  • After the merger, the company had to reorganize its leadership team.

• Intransitive verb:

  • The club will reorganize under a new set of rules next semester.
  • Following the financial losses, the board decided it was time to reorganize.

Advanced Usage

• "Reorganize oneself": To change one's own personal methods, priorities, or life structure.
  • After her trip, she needed a week to reorganize herself and get back into a routine.

Variants and Related Words

• Reorganization (noun): The act or process of reorganizing.

  • The reorganization of the files took all afternoon.

• Reorganized (adjective): Having been changed to a new organizational structure.

  • The reorganized committee met for the first time yesterday.

Synonyms

• Restructure: To change the structure or organization of something.
• Overhaul: To examine thoroughly and make significant changes or repairs.
• Revamp: To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Antonyms

• Disorganize: To destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of parts.
• Disrupt: To interrupt the normal course or unity of.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Reorganize" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The action is typically expressed by the verb alone or with a preposition like "into.") - Reorganize into: To form a new structure by dividing or combining elements. - The team was reorganized into three smaller working groups.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms centered solely on the word "reorganize." Its meaning is typically used in literal contexts.)

Học thuật

Verb

1. organize anew, as after a setback
2. organize anew
   • We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under

Từ đồng nghĩa

• reorganise
• regroup
• shake up