rearrange
Britishverb
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to put (something) into a new order
to rearrange the lighting
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to put (something) back in its original order after it has been displaced
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to fix a new date or time for (something postponed)
to rearrange a match
Other Word Forms
- rearrangement noun
- rearranger noun
Example Sentences
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I picked up the first box and turned to see Green still studying me, and I quickly rearranged my face into one of passive obedience.
From Literature
Close to 1,000 members of F1 staff have been forced to rearrange travel plans to Melbourne, with an estimated 500 of them reportedly set to be flown from Europe on charter planes.
From BBC
Close to 1,000 members of staff have been forced to rearrange flights, with an estimated 500 of them reportedly set to be flown from Europe on charter planes.
From BBC
She had three accomplices arranged in the circle, a neighbor and two cousins, who also knocked when necessary, and rearranged objects in the dark.
From Literature
This rearranged internal layout appears to have evolved to accommodate and support the dinosaur's exceptionally large nose.
From Science Daily
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