Word
reconfigured
Phoneticsre·con·fig·ured, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹikənˈfɪɡjɝd/
UK/ɹˌiːkənfˈɪɡəd/
Definition
v. to change how something is set up or arranged. You do this to make it work better for a new need.
v. past tense and past participle of 'reconfigure'. To rearrange the structure, layout, or settings of something to suit a new purpose.
Examples
“They reconfigure the office to make more space.”
“After the move, she reconfigured her desk setup for better light and quiet.”
“The IT team reconfigured the network overnight to handle remote work without slowing daily operations.”
Examples
simple
“They reconfigure the office to make more space.”
contextual
“After the move, she reconfigured her desk setup for better light and quiet.”
complex
“The IT team reconfigured the network overnight to handle remote work without slowing daily operations.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reconfigured” in context.
Verb
01. decide to reconfigure
“The school decided to reconfigure the library as a study hub.”
verb + particle + verb
02. help reconfigure
“Volunteers helped reconfigure the hall for the concert.”
verb + verb
03. need to reconfigure
“We need to reconfigure the seating for the workshop.”
verb + particle + verb
04. reconfigure as
“The stage was reconfigured as a classroom for the event.”
verb + prep
05. reconfigure for
“The gym was reconfigured for the vaccination centre.”
verb + prep
06. reconfigure into
“They reconfigured the garage into a home office.”
verb + prep
Adjective
07. completely reconfigure
“They completely reconfigured the office to allow team work.”
adv + verb
08. easily reconfigure
“You can easily reconfigure the shelves to create more space.”
adv + verb
09. quickly reconfigure
“The team quickly reconfigured the classroom for the exam.”
adv + verb
Noun
10. reconfigure layout
“We reconfigured the layout to make room for wheelchairs.”
verb + noun
11. reconfigure office
“The company reconfigured the office to support hybrid work.”
verb + noun
12. need to reconfigure the system
“You may need to reconfigure the system after the update.”
Usage
Transitive; takes a direct object naming the system or arrangement changed.
Real-World Examples
“Turn calming is when intersections are reconfigured to reduce turning speeds and sharp turns.” “The key example is Kill Block, a ten v 10 gun fight taking place in a training camp that is reconfigured between rounds, providing hundreds of different layouts.” “For many applications, one needs a system that can perform multiple functions, which requires multiple components to be reconfigured simultaneously.” “These 45 minutes build in intensity, the set seeming at first cumbersome – and sometimes distracting from the dance when the structures are being reconfigured.” Related words
- 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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