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rearrange

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɹiɝˈeɪndʒ// UK //ɹˌiːɐɹˈeɪndʒ// re·ar·range

v. to change the position or order of things. You do this when you want to organize a space differently or change the time of a meeting.

v. to change the position, order, or time of something previously arranged. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

I need to rearrange the furniture in my living room.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager had to rearrange the weekly meeting because two team members were out sick.

COMPLEX

By choosing to rearrange the chapters of the manuscript, the editor managed to create a much more compelling narrative arc that kept readers engaged until the final page.

Origin

From re- + arrange.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

I need to rearrange of my scheduleI need to rearrange my scheduleRearrange is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before its object.

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