reshuffle
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈʃəfəɫ// UK //ɹɪʃˈʌfəl// reshuf·fle
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.
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.
From re- + shuffle.