reposition

1 of 2

noun

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
ˌre-
: the act of repositing : the state of being reposited

reposition

2 of 2

verb

re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
repositioned; repositioning; repositions

transitive verb

1
: to change the position of
2
: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales

Examples of reposition in a Sentence

Verb she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
When no payment came, the creditor dispatched what was essentially a repo robot—an autonomous vehicle that could maneuver itself to repair or reposition satellites. Khari Johnson, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2024 With the prioritization of efficiency and cost management, a number of top firms have already enacted small-scale, staggered layoffs this year to reposition capital, and nearly half of executives anticipate further job cuts this year due to AI efficiency, a ResumeBuilder survey found. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 For the low cost of some expendable foreign thugs, Iran has forced the Americans to reposition forces and expend costly defensive ordnance, all but closed the Gulf of Aden to navigation, and now drawn American blood. The Editors, National Review, 29 Jan. 2024 There is also a feature built using generative AI to reposition and resize called the Magic Editor tool. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024 Shift federal law enforcement agents, including FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration personnel, to immigration enforcement and reposition at the southern border thousands of troops currently stationed overseas. Jill Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 20 Nov. 2023 The official said that steps to provide Israel with munitions and reposition U.S. military assets were intended to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to its ally and to deter Iran or its Middle Eastern proxy groups from launching pile-on attacks. Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2023 Here’s a closer look at what Google announced and some of the standout new AI features: ‘Magic’ camera tools Google showed off a handful of photo features coming to its Pixel line, including Magic Editor which uses generative AI to reposition and resize a subject. Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 4 Oct. 2023 Some of those walls are pushed aside by stagehands, who pop up regularly to reconfigure the scenery, hand off props and, in one delightful gag, reposition Khan himself on the opposite side of the frame. Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Verb
The captain of the ship nimbly repositioned us, giving both the port and starboard sides prime viewing, at a safe and respectful distance from the animals. Susan B. Barnes, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024 The significant announcement was that Macy’s has a repositioning plan which is Tony Spring’s vision for the future. Walter Loeb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Cahill shrugged and repositioned the boulder with a percussive thunk. Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024 Though the company was eventually able to reposition the craft to face the sun, Astrobotic later reported the catastrophic propellant leak. Denise Chow, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024 Israeli troops would be temporarily repositioned away from the most densely populated areas of Gaza and the humanitarian aid pipeline into the enclave would be expanded, the Post says. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 Disney executives had watched in earnest over the summer as Twitter tried to reposition itself as a live video service and thought that the company might be the solution to one of its newest problems. Kurt Wagner, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2024 The high-end manufacturer has repositioned itself as a kind of high fidelity version of the luxury watch makers as part of a deliberate strategy to align itself with other luxury products and experiences. Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 The streaming service, once known mainly for music, repositioned itself as an audio business, with podcasts being a key part. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reposition was in the 15th century

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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reposition. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

reposition

verb
re·​po·​si·​tion
ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən
: to change the position of

Medical Definition

reposition

transitive verb
re·​po·​si·​tion ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
: to return to or place in a normal or proper position
reposition a dislocated shoulder

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