ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rearrange

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Rearrange is a verb meaning (transitive) To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

Meaning

(transitive) To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

Example Sentences

With the extension of Piccadilly Line tube trains, the four tracks were rearranged for parallel working; tube trains run on the middle pair with no platforms at Stamford Brook and Chiswick Park, and District line trains use the outside lines.
For example, by changing the use of existing rooms, removing or replacing unsightly features, clearing obstacles to easy circulation, rearranging direction signs and generally introducing as much order as possible, most outdated station buildings can be made reasonably efficient and attractive.

Word Forms

Synonyms for rearrange

Depending on context, synonyms include rejigger, reshuffle, recast.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reshape, restructure, reconfigure, reorganize, reorder, realign.

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