reorganize
verb
re·or·ga·nize (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz 
reorganized; reorganizing; reorganizes
transitive verb
: to organize again or anew
intransitive verb
: to reorganize something
reorganizer noun
Example Sentences
The staff is still reorganizing the files according to the new system. The company was reorganized after it went bankrupt. The company is reorganizing as a corporation. The club had to reorganize when most of its members moved away.
Recent Examples on the Web Over the next few days, thousands of Ford Motor Co. salaried workers will be let go, the bulk of them in Michigan, as the company trims costs and continues to reorganize and transform its business model. 
Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Over the next few days, thousands of Ford Motor Co. salaried workers will be let go, the bulk of them in Michigan, as the company trims costs and continues to reorganize and transform its business model. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 22 Aug. 2022 The commission members are right: AI is going to reorganize the world. Igor Jablokov, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2022 Bird-watching guides had to reorganize their contents to reflect the new relationships. Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 15 July 2022 Then last year, the group filed for bankruptcy and tried to reorganize in Texas after New York Attorney General Letitia James raised allegations of financial misconduct. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 May 2022 The report estimated at least $95 million to repair the building façade to prevent water leaks, update mechanical systems and completely renovate and reorganize the interior. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 31 July 2022 European security officials and investigative documents suggest that Ott was forming a plan with other Austrian intelligence officers to reorganize the security services as a new department within the Foreign Ministry. Souad Mekhennet, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 Some are toying with perspectives of renting them out; or selling mobility services which could reorganize the market and develop a new business model. Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More
Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Over the next few days, thousands of Ford Motor Co. salaried workers will be let go, the bulk of them in Michigan, as the company trims costs and continues to reorganize and transform its business model. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 22 Aug. 2022 The commission members are right: AI is going to reorganize the world. Igor Jablokov, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2022 Bird-watching guides had to reorganize their contents to reflect the new relationships. Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 15 July 2022 Then last year, the group filed for bankruptcy and tried to reorganize in Texas after New York Attorney General Letitia James raised allegations of financial misconduct. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 May 2022 The report estimated at least $95 million to repair the building façade to prevent water leaks, update mechanical systems and completely renovate and reorganize the interior. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 31 July 2022 European security officials and investigative documents suggest that Ott was forming a plan with other Austrian intelligence officers to reorganize the security services as a new department within the Foreign Ministry. Souad Mekhennet, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 Some are toying with perspectives of renting them out; or selling mobility services which could reorganize the market and develop a new business model. Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Kids Definition
reorganize
verb
re·or·ga·nize ˌrē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz
reorganized; reorganizing
: to organize differently
She needs to reorganize her closet.
Legal Definition
reorganize
verb
re·or·ga·nize ˌrē-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz
reorganized; reorganizing
transitive verb
: to rearrange the plan or structure of : organize again or anew
specifically : to cause (a business) to undergo a reorganization
intransitive verb
: to reorganize something