reorganise
gb/ɹˈɚɡənɪs/ us/ɹˈɚɡənɪs/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Verb
business
B2
action
1
change an organisation’s structure
To change how a company or team is set up and works.
Usage pattern:
reorganise [a company/department/team]
Common mistake:
Spelling varies: reorganise (UK) and reorganize (US). Also, avoid using it when you only mean “tidy up” a space; “rearrange” may fit better.
Synonyms
restructure (Focuses specifically on changing the structure and reporting lines.)
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overhaul (Suggests a bigger, more drastic change.)
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revamp (Often implies making something more modern or effective.)
Antonyms
maintain (Keep the organisation in its current form.)
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preserve (Protect the existing structure from change.)
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leave unchanged (Make no structural changes.)
Collocations
reorganise the company
|reorganise a department
|reorganise management
|reorganise the team
|reorganise operations
|reorganise the workforce
|reorganise after a merger
|reorganise internally
|reorganise the organisational structure
|reorganise the business
Themes
business
|work
|management
Examples
- After the merger, the bank reorganised its regional offices and cut several management layers.
- The charity reorganised to create separate teams for fundraising and community work.
- They reorganised the department so decisions could be made faster.
Learner examples
- The company reorganised its sales team.
- We need to reorganise the office after the merger.
Verb
B2
action
2
arrange things in a new order
To put things or plans in a new order.
Usage pattern:
reorganise [something] (so that ...)
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse with “organise” (arrange for the first time). “Reorganise” means change an existing arrangement.
Synonyms
rearrange (Often refers to changing the order or position of physical things.)
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reorder (Emphasises changing the sequence or order.)
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revise (Often used for plans, documents, or text rather than physical items.)
Antonyms
keep (Continue with the same arrangement.)
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leave alone (Not change the current arrangement.)
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stick with (Continue using the same plan or system.)
Collocations
reorganise your schedule
|reorganise your files
|reorganise notes
|reorganise a plan
|reorganise a timetable
|reorganise the kitchen
|reorganise a room
|reorganise tasks
|reorganise data
|reorganise your calendar
Themes
daily_life
|planning
|education
Examples
- I reorganised my study notes by topic before the exam.
- We had to reorganise the trip because the train was cancelled.
- She reorganised the cupboards so the things she uses most were easy to reach.
Learner examples
- I reorganised my desk.
- They reorganised the schedule.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reorganise
IPA
GB/ɹˈɚɡənɪs/
US/ɹˈɚɡənɪs/
Syllables & stress
re - or - gan - ise (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: reorganise
- 3rd Person Singular: reorganises
- Present Participle: reorganising
- Past: reorganised
Expressions
reorganise around
1/ɹˈɚɡənɪs ɚˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
business
make something centered on a focus
To change an organisation so one thing becomes the main focus.
Examples
- The firm reorganised around its fastest-growing product line.
- They reorganised the service team around customer needs rather than internal departments.
- The campaign was reorganised around a single clear message.
reorganise from the ground up
1/ɹˈɚɡənɪs fɹˈʌm ðə ɡɹˈaʊnd ˈʌp/
idiom
rebuild completely in a new way
To change something completely and start again in a new way.
Examples
- After the cybersecurity incident, they reorganised the IT department from the ground up.
- The new director reorganised the programme from the ground up to focus on patient care.
- We don’t need a few tweaks—we need to reorganise from the ground up.
reorganise into
1/ɹˈɚɡənɪs ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
business
change structure into new groups
To change something so it is divided into new groups.
Examples
- The company reorganised into three regional divisions.
- We reorganised the class into small discussion groups.
- The files were reorganised into folders by year.
reorganise your priorities
1/ɹˈɚɡənɪs jˈʊɹ pɹaɪˈɔɹətiz/
fixed phrase
change what matters most to you
To decide again what is most important to you.
Examples
- After the new baby arrived, they had to reorganise their priorities.
- If you’re constantly stressed, it may be time to reorganise your priorities.
- The budget cuts forced the team to reorganise its priorities.