Definition

1. Noun:

   • A shuffling again: A second or new shuffling, particularly of playing cards.
   • A reorganization or redistribution: A change in the positions or roles of people within an organization, especially a government or company.

2. Verb:

   • To shuffle again: To mix something, especially a deck of playing cards, once more.
   • To reorganize or reassign: To change the positions, roles, or responsibilities of people within a group or structure.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The dealer performed a quick reshuffle of the deck.
  • The Prime Minister announced a major cabinet reshuffle.

• Verb:

  • Please reshuffle the cards thoroughly before dealing.
  • The CEO decided to reshuffle the management team to improve efficiency.

Advanced Usage

• "to undergo a reshuffle": to experience a reorganization.

  • The department will undergo a reshuffle next quarter.

• "a sweeping reshuffle": a comprehensive and extensive reorganization.

  • The election results prompted a sweeping reshuffle of party leadership.

Variants and Related Words

• Shuffle (verb/noun): The primary action of mixing cards or a reorganization. A reshuffle is a subsequent or new shuffle.
• Reorganization (noun): A more general term for changing the structure of an organization.

Synonyms

• Reorganize (verb): To change the structure or system.
• Redeploy (verb): To move resources or personnel to a new position or task.
• Realignment (noun): A reorganization to restore effective relations.

Related Phrases

• "reshuffle the pack": Literally to shuffle cards again; figuratively to change the order or positions of people or things.
  • After the scandal, the leader had to reshuffle the pack of his advisors.

Idioms

• "A new shuffle of the cards": A phrase similar in meaning to a reshuffle, indicating a fresh start or new arrangement of circumstances or people.
  • The merger meant a new shuffle of the cards for all employees.

Noun

1. shuffling again
   • the gambler demanded a reshuffle
2. a redistribution of something
   • there was a reshuffle of cabinet officers

Verb

1. reorganize and assign posts to different people
   • The new Prime Minister reshuffled his cabinet
2. shuffle again
   • So as to prevent cheating, he was asked to reshuffle the cards