Word
reshape
Phoneticsre·shape, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈʃeɪp/
UK/ɹɪʃˈeɪp/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The new manager plans to reshape the company's strategy.”
“The architect proposed a plan to reshape the old library into a modern community center.”
“Global economic shifts have forced many traditional industries to reshape their business models to remain competitive in a digital age.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Researchers found that simply repeating a decision can reshape what we prefer, causing familiar choices to feel better than alternatives.” “AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.” “Because age-related changes in ant behavior are essential to the organization of the colony, ants offer a natural system for studying how brain chemistry reshapes social roles over time.” “Understanding how they invest is important as digital natives reshape the market.” Etymology
From re- + shape.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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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