reposition

[ree-puh-zish-uhn, rep-uh-] / ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌrɛp ə- /

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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SpaceX expects to list its stock later next week, but the prospect of another trillion-dollar-plus company hitting the market may be causing investors to reposition at the expense of other major tech names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

HubSpot is clearly still trying to reposition itself in a world where its business model is increasingly under threat.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Sources indicated that executives are exploring a number of opportunities to "reposition" the business.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

At the same time, volatility in the financial markets is helping traders and salesmen collect fees from buying and selling stocks, bonds and derivatives from clients who want to reposition their portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

We all regained our composure and tried to reposition ourselves for more waltzing.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

reposition

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