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reshape

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈʃeɪp// UK //ɹɪʃˈeɪp// re·shape

v. to change the shape of something or to change the way something is organized or planned.

v. to alter the physical form of an object or to reorganize the structure, purpose, or direction of an entity.


SIMPLE

The new manager plans to reshape the company's strategy.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect proposed a plan to reshape the old library into a modern community center.

COMPLEX

Global economic shifts have forced many traditional industries to reshape their business models to remain competitive in a digital age.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + shape.

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