repositions
|re-po-si-tions|
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/ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənz/
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/ˌriːpəˈzɪʃ(ə)nz/
(reposition)
change position
Etymology
'reposition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reponere', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ponere' meant 'to place'.
'reposition' changed from Late Latin/Medieval Latin 'repositio' (act of placing back), passed into English via French/Latin-influenced usage and was reanalysed in modern English as re- + position.
Initially it specifically meant 'to place back' or 'put again', but over time it evolved to the broader modern meanings of 'move to a different position' and 'change a strategic or market position'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'reposition': acts of moving or adjusting positions, or instances of changing strategic position.
The repositions of the exhibits required careful planning and heavy equipment.
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Verb 1
(physical) Moves or adjusts something to a different position or place.
The surgeon repositions the patient’s hip before closing the wound.
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Verb 2
(strategic/marketing) Changes the market position, image, or role of a product, brand, or organization.
The company repositions its flagship product to target younger consumers.
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Adjective 1
(used as past-participial adjective) Having been moved or given a new position.
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Last updated: 2025/09/25 17:08