reorganized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːˈɔːɡənaɪzd/
KK: /riˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been changed or arranged again in a different way.
Example
The reorganized office layout improved communication among team members.
Conversation
Did you see how the office has been reorganized?
Yeah, it's so much more open now!
I think the reorganized layout makes it easier to collaborate.
Absolutely! I love the new vibe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restructured
rearranged
modified
Antonyms
disordered
chaotic
unstructured
verb
Definition
To change the arrangement or structure of something, often to improve it or make it more efficient.
Example
After the meeting, we reorganized the office layout to create more space.
Tense Forms
Past: reorganized
Past Participle: reorganized
Conversation
I finally reorganized my bookshelf yesterday.
That's awesome! How did you decide to arrange it?
I sorted the books by genre and color.
Root Explanation
Reorganized → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "organize" (from Latin "organizare", meaning to arrange or put in order) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating past tense). The word "reorganized" means to arrange or put in order again.
Memory Tip
Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'arranging' ('organize') to remember that 'reorganized' means to arrange something once more.
Visually Confused Words
unreorganized
preorganize
organized
origanized
deorganize
organize
semiorganized
unorganized