# reshape

/ɹiˈʃeɪp/ (US) · /ɹɪʃˈeɪp/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reshape
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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