Word
reshuffle
Phoneticsreshuf·fle
US/ɹiˈʃəfəɫ/
UK/ɹɪʃˈʌfəl/
Definition
n. a change in the positions or order of people in a group, especially in a government or a company. It usually happens when someone wants to move people to new roles.
n. a change in the composition or arrangement of a group, particularly within a political administration or corporate hierarchy. Often involves the reassignment of personnel to different roles or departments.
Examples
“The prime minister announced a major cabinet reshuffle today.”
“After the election results were announced, the party leader ordered a complete reshuffle of the leadership team.”
“The sudden reshuffle of the executive board sent shockwaves through the company, as long-standing department heads were replaced by younger, more aggressive consultants.”
Examples
simple
“The prime minister announced a major cabinet reshuffle today.”
contextual
“After the election results were announced, the party leader ordered a complete reshuffle of the leadership team.”
complex
“The sudden reshuffle of the executive board sent shockwaves through the company, as long-standing department heads were replaced by younger, more aggressive consultants.”
Real-World Examples
“The former Lille manager has been part of a larger reshuffle at Marseille, with the president and the sporting director also replaced.” Etymology
From re- + shuffle.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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