reorganize
gb/ɹiˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/ us/ɹiˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Verb
business
B2
action
1
change the structure of a group
To change how a company or group is arranged and managed.
Usage pattern:
reorganize [a company/department/system] (to/so that ...)
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse reorganize with organize; reorganize usually means changing an existing structure, not creating it for the first time.
Synonyms
restructure (Often used for formal changes to an organization’s structure.)
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rearrange (More general; can be less formal than reorganize.)
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realign (Emphasizes changing what reports to what, or shifting priorities.)
Antonyms
leave unchanged (Emphasizes making no structural changes.)
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maintain (Focuses on keeping the existing arrangement.)
Collocations
reorganize a company
|reorganize a department
|reorganize a team
|reorganize the workforce
|reorganize management
|reorganize operations
|reorganize the structure
|reorganize responsibilities
|reorganize the organization
|reorganize the system
Themes
business
|work
|management
Examples
- The company reorganized its sales division to focus on online customers.
- After the merger, the bank reorganized its regional offices.
- The school district reorganized its support services to reduce delays.
Learner examples
- They reorganized the team.
- We need to reorganize the department.
Verb
B2
action
2
arrange things in a new order
To put things in a new order again.
Usage pattern:
reorganize [things/files/a room/a schedule]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use reorganize when they mean tidy up; reorganize usually implies a planned new system, not just making something neat.
Synonyms
rearrange (Often used for physical objects or order in a list.)
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sort out (More informal; focuses on making something clearer or easier to deal with.)
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reorder (Emphasizes changing the sequence.)
Antonyms
mess up (To make the arrangement worse or disordered.)
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scatter (To spread things out so they are not organized.)
Collocations
reorganize a room
|reorganize a closet
|reorganize the kitchen
|reorganize files
|reorganize folders
|reorganize a schedule
|reorganize a calendar
|reorganize notes
|reorganize a plan
|reorganize materials
Themes
daily_life
|home
|study
|technology
Examples
- I reorganized my desk so I could find my charger more quickly.
- She reorganized the folder structure on her laptop after the project ended.
- We had to reorganize the schedule when two speakers canceled.
Learner examples
- I reorganized my room.
- He reorganized the files.
Verb
C1
action
3
change how you think or plan
To think about something in a new, better way.
Usage pattern:
reorganize [your thoughts/priorities/plans]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse reorganize where simpler verbs work (e.g., change, rethink), especially in casual speech.
Synonyms
rethink (Focuses on thinking again, not necessarily creating a new structure.)
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revise (Often used for changing a plan or idea based on new information.)
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reset (Suggests starting fresh or returning to a stable baseline.)
Antonyms
stick with (To keep the same approach or priorities.)
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persist (To continue without changing despite difficulty.)
Collocations
reorganize your thoughts
|reorganize your priorities
|reorganize your life
|reorganize your approach
|reorganize your plan
|reorganize your workflow
|reorganize your routine
Themes
education
|health
|emotions
|work
Examples
- After the setback, she reorganized her priorities and cut back on extra commitments.
- He took a short break to reorganize his thoughts before the meeting.
- The team reorganized its approach once the data showed a different trend.
Learner examples
- I need to reorganize my priorities.
- He reorganized his thoughts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reorganize
IPA
GB/ɹiˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
US/ɹiˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
re - or - gan - ize (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: reorganize
- 3rd Person Singular: reorganizes
- Present Participle: reorganizing
- Past: reorganized
Expressions
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