reposition

Word parts

re- + position

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rē′pə-zĭsh′ən/ or /rĕp′ə-zĭsh′ən/

Verb

Plain form reposition

Third-person singular repositions

Past tense repositioned

Past participle repositioned

Present participle repositioning

1. If you reposition something, you put it into a new position.
   • Synonym: shift