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reseat

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈriːˌsiːt/

KK: /ˈriːˌsiːt/

transitive verb
Definition

To place something in a new position or location, especially in relation to seating, such as moving a valve or providing a different seat.


Example

The technician had to reseat the valve to ensure it worked properly.


Tense Forms

Past: reseated

Past Participle: reseated


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear they are going to reseat the guests for the wedding?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard that too! Apparently, some people had issues with their tables.
Sloth A
I think it's a good idea to reseat everyone to avoid conflicts.
Sloth B
Definitely! It will make the event much smoother for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reposition
install
place
Antonyms
remove
displace
unseat
Root Explanation

Reseat → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "seat" (from Old English "setl", meaning a place to sit). The word "reseat" means to place someone or something in a seat again.

Memory Tip

Think of placing someone in a seat 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'seat' refers to a place to sit.

Visually Confused Words
resweat
foreseat
resalt
repeat
reheat
rebeat
preset
enseat
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