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reposition¹ Definition

repo·si·tion (rep′ə zis̸hən, rē′pə-)

noun

a repositing or being reposited; specif., replacement, as of a part of the body by a surgical operation

Etymology: LL repositio

reposition² Definition

re·po·si·tion (rē′pə zis̸hən)

transitive verb

to put into a new or different position

Etymology: re- + position

reposition Usage Examples

Object

  • entrance: Please note that while work continues, access to the Museum is via a temporary repositioned entrance and the café is closed for refurbishment.
  • brand: Sponsored projects might include repositioning a brand or writing to a specific target market.
  • ball: Question 9: The attacking player should consider repositioning the ball with his hands.
  • patient: MRI also has the unique ability to acquire images in numerous planes without repositioning the patient.
  • business: Description of the Business This vacancy provides a fantastic opportunity to work with Charles Wells in repositioning the business in the local market place.
  • company: The board has been taking firm action to reposition the company to provide a sound platform for further growth.

Preposition: on

screen: This toolbar can be repositioned anywhere on the screen 1. Changing the Form size.

Modifies a noun

self: RWUAvailableLocaleListIterator& operator++ ( ); Repositions self to the next position in the locale name list, and returns a reference to self.

Modifying Another Word

  • successfully: In 2005 the festival successfully repositioned, concentrating on new music entirely and opening up the range of venues to include central London locations.
  • yet: Data holiday insurance turkey on more award at the had been up yet repositioning himself.
  • then: With huge plastic is in the cruises then repositioned.
  • so: There was a taught cable rigged through and the stones were carefully repositioned so as to make the temple look solid.
  • also: We also repositioned the stop board to its new position for trains coming off of the mainline.
  • automatically: Spring loaded track dogs automatically reposition the push bar for the next drive.

Used with why or when

  • when: The timbers of the mill have been removed or repositioned when the mill was apparently rebuilt to take the turbine.
  • where: Also, components can easily be repositioned any where in the diagram, allowing better spacing.

Preposition: of

  • library: Maureen played a leading role in the repositioning of the library to become the library of record on the changing role of women.
  • company: I would now like to turn to the repositioning of the Company which I am pleased to report is taking place with increasing momentum.
  • service: The re-branding to Regio Taxi was undertaken in 2000 in order to reflect the repositioning of the service to the whole community.
  • brand: The positive sales have been a result of the repositioning of the brand in key markets over the last two years.

Browse dictionary entries near reposition

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  2. reposeful
  3. repose
  4. reposal
  5. reports
  6. reporting level
  7. reporting
  8. reporter
  9. reportedly
  10. reported
  1. repository
  2. repossess
  3. repoussé
  4. repp
  5. Repplier, Agnes
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  7. reprehend
  8. reprehensible
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  10. represent