reshuffle

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈʃʌfəl/

KK: /rɪˈʃʌfəl/

transitive verb

Definition

To change the order or arrangement of something, often to improve or refresh it.

Example

The manager decided to reshuffle the team to enhance productivity.

Tense Forms

Past: reshuffled

Past Participle: reshuffled

Conversation

Did you hear about the manager's decision to reshuffle the team roles?

Yeah, I heard! It seems like a big change is coming.

I wonder how this will affect our projects moving forward.

Hopefully, it will bring fresh ideas and boost our productivity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rearrange

reorganize

shuffle

Antonyms

disorganize

scatter

dismantle

Root Explanation

Reshuffle → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "shuffle" (from Middle English *shufflen*, meaning to mix or stir). The word "reshuffle" means to mix or rearrange again.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') that involves 'mixing' or 'stirring' ('shuffle') — that's why reshuffle means to mix things up again.

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