Reposition (Verb)
Meaning 1
Change place or direction; "Shift one's position".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The company plans to reposition itself as a leader in the tech industry by launching new innovative products.
- During the surgery, the patient had to reposition on the operating table to facilitate the doctor's access.
- The team repositioned their furniture to create more space in the conference room for the meeting.
- Her yoga instructor told her to reposition her body to get the full benefits of the downward-facing dog pose.
- The pilot had to reposition the aircraft to align with the runway before landing safely.
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Meaning 2
Place into another position.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The chess player carefully studied her opponent's moves before deciding to reposition her knight.
- The emergency responders had to reposition the victim to keep his airway clear.
- The artist climbed up the ladder to reposition the painting in the gallery.
- To get a better view, she asked the usher to reposition her seat.
- The stagehands worked together to reposition the heavy scenery during intermission.