reposition

[ree-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən /

VERB

rearrange

Synonyms

STRONGEST

readjust reconstruct reorganize reshuffle revamp rework

STRONG

change order redistribute replace reset shift switch

Antonyms

STRONG

remain

VERB

shift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter change deviate drift move relocate remove ship shuffle transfer turn vary veer

STRONG

about-face budge cook dislocate displace disturb exchange fault flip-flop rearrange replace stir substitute swerve tack transmogrify transpose vacillate waffle yo-yo

WEAK

blow hot and cold bottom out change gears dial back do up hem and haw move around move over recalibrate swap places switch over turn around turn the corner turn the tables

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue fix hold keep remain stay

STRONG

calm leave alone order

WEAK

deactivate stagnate

Example Sentences

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Airlines like Delta and American are canceling flights and repositioning resources across many U.S. airports due to the storm’s impact.

From Barron's

Owen sucked in a breath as he repositioned himself.

From Literature

Phillip Nova adds that the move reflects not just transient fear, but a deeper repositioning of global asset allocation, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

If Mr. Ross repositioned and continued firing as Good drove away, he had alternatives to deadly force.

From The Wall Street Journal

And as she repositioned herself on the cushioned bench opposite mine, her gaze locked, I didn’t dare speak.

From Literature

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