rearrange

verb
UK: /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/
US: /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

  1. To change the order or position of things.

    1. I'll rearrange the books.
    2. Could you rearrange the chairs before the meeting starts?

  2. To change plans or make new arrangements.

    1. We had to rearrange the trip.
    2. They will rearrange their schedules to accommodate the visitors.

Synonyms

alter reshuffle modify reorganize reorder
rearrange noun

  1. The act of changing the order or position of something.

    1. The rearrange was quick.
    2. The rearrange of furniture made the room feel bigger than before.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rearrange" in English means: To change the order or position of things., To change plans or make new arrangements..

The phonetic transcription of "rearrange" is /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/ in British English and /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rearrange": alter, reshuffle, modify, reorganize, reorder.

Example usage of "rearrange": "I'll rearrange the books.". More examples on the page.