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reorder

|re/or/der|

B2

🇺🇸

/riˈɔrdər/

🇬🇧

/riˈɔːdə/

arrange again

Etymology
Etymology Information

'reorder' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'order' from Latin 'ordinare' meaning 'to arrange'.

Historical Evolution

'reorder' changed from the Old French word 'ordener' and eventually became the modern English word 'order', with 're-' added to indicate repetition.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to arrange again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to arrange or organize something again or differently.

The manager decided to reorder the seating arrangement for the meeting.

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Verb 2

to place an order for something again.

We need to reorder the supplies for the office.

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Last updated: 2025/01/31 03:36