restructuring
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //riˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ//
KK: /riˈstrʌkʧərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A process of changing the organization or structure of something, often to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
Example
The company is undergoing a restructuring to better meet the needs of its customers.
Conversation
Did you hear about the company's restructuring plan?
Yeah, I read about it in the news. It’s a big change!
I wonder how it will affect our team after the restructuring.
Hopefully, it leads to more opportunities for everyone.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reorganization
realignment
reconfiguration
Antonyms
disorganization
dismantling
stagnation
verb
Definition
To change the organization or structure of something, often to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
Example
The company is restructuring its departments to better serve its customers.
Tense Forms
Past: restructured
Past Participle: restructured
Conversation
Have you heard about the company's restructuring?
Yeah, I read about it online; it sounds like a big change.
I wonder how it will affect our jobs after the restructuring is done.
Root Explanation
Restructuring → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "structura" (from Latin, meaning to build or arrange) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "restructuring" means the process of building or arranging something again, often used in the context of organizations or systems.
Memory Tip
Think of 'building again' — 're-' means again, and 'structura' means to build. This helps you remember that restructuring refers to the process of rearranging or rebuilding something.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.