reposition
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən/
KK: /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
Definition
The action of moving something to a different place or position.
Example
The reposition of the furniture made the room feel more spacious.
Conversation
I read an article about the best way to do a reposition after an injury.
That sounds interesting! What did it say?
It mentioned that proper reposition is crucial for healing.
Yeah, I guess getting things back in place really matters.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
placement
arrangement
location
Antonyms
displacement
removal
disarrangement
transitive verb
Definition
To place something in a different position or location; to change its position.
Example
The company decided to reposition its brand to attract a younger audience.
Tense Forms
Past: repositioned
Past Participle: repositioned
Conversation
Have you thought about how to reposition our project for next quarter?
Yeah, I think we should focus more on social media this time.
That's a great idea! We might need to reposition our budget too.
Root Explanation
Reposition → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "positus" (from "ponere", meaning to place). The word means to place something again or in a different position.
Memory Tip
Think of placing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why reposition means to place it in a new or different spot.
Visually Confused Words
preposition
reopposition
reimposition
redeposition
reapposition
exposition
deposition
position