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obstacles to easy circulation, rearranging direction signs and generally introducing as much order as possible, most outdated station buildings can be made reasonably efficient and attractive.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
- rearranges
- rearranging
- rearranged
- re-arrange
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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