# rebalance

CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rebalance
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

readjust

## Antonyms

unbalance

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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