Word
rebalance
Phoneticsre·bal·ance
Definition
v. to bring something back into balance after it has become uneven. You use it for things like work and rest, or money in different accounts.
v. to restore equilibrium or proportion to something that has become uneven or skewed. Often applied to investment portfolios, workloads, or systems that require periodic adjustment.
Examples
“She rebalances work and rest every weekend.”
“After the market rally, he rebalances his portfolio to keep stocks and bonds at their target levels.”
“Following years of rapid urban growth, the council seeks to rebalance investment toward public transport and green spaces.”
Examples
simple
“She rebalances work and rest every weekend.”
contextual
“After the market rally, he rebalances his portfolio to keep stocks and bonds at their target levels.”
complex
“Following years of rapid urban growth, the council seeks to rebalance investment toward public transport and green spaces.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rebalance” in context.
Verb
01. government rebalance
“The government will rebalance taxes to support small firms.”
noun + verb
02. investor rebalance
“When markets fall sharply, many investors rebalance quickly.”
noun + verb
03. rebalance budget
“We need to rebalance our budget after overspending on travel.”
verb + noun
04. rebalance economy
“The government plans to rebalance the economy towards manufacturing.”
verb + noun
05. rebalance portfolio
“She meets her adviser once a year to rebalance her portfolio.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. automatically rebalance
“Many apps automatically rebalance your portfolio every month.”
adv + verb
07. gradually rebalance
“Investors should gradually rebalance their funds as they get older.”
adv + verb
Noun
08. rebalance after downturn
“The firm had to rebalance its finances after the downturn.”
verb + prep + noun
09. rebalance towards stability
“The central bank acted to rebalance the market towards stability.”
verb + prep + noun
10. help rebalance the economy
“Lower interest rates could help rebalance the economy next year.”
11. need to rebalance spending
“After the holidays, we need to rebalance spending and save more.”
12. rebalance work and private life
“After burnout, he took time off to rebalance work and private life.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
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Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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