reshuffle

verb
UK: /ˌriːˈʃʌfl/
US: /ˌriːˈʃʌfl/

  1. To change the positions of things, especially playing cards or people in an organization.

    1. Let's reshuffle the cards before we deal them out again for a fresh game.
    2. The manager decided to reshuffle the team to improve our overall performance.

  2. To reorganize or rearrange, often involving a change in roles or responsibilities.

    1. They will reshuffle the cabinet to bring in some new talent after the election.
    2. The company had to reshuffle its priorities when the new regulations came into effect and changed our plans.

Synonyms

recast reorganize restructure reorder rearrange
reshuffle noun

  1. An act of reorganizing or rearranging something, especially roles or positions within an organization.

    1. The reshuffle of the deck gave each player a chance at a better hand now.
    2. The cabinet reshuffle was announced this morning, creating speculation of power shifts.

  2. A reorganization of duties and responsibilities.

    1. A major reshuffle within the department is expected next month due to restructuring.
    2. After the recent corporate reshuffle, several employees found themselves in new roles and projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reshuffle" in English means: To change the positions of things, especially playing cards or people in an organization., To reorganize or rearrange, often involving a change in roles or responsibilities..

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

Synonyms for "reshuffle": recast, reorganize, restructure, reorder, rearrange.

Example usage of "reshuffle": "Let's reshuffle the cards before we deal them out again for a fresh game.". More examples on the page.