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reposition
1[ ree-puh-zish-uhn, rep-uh- ]
noun
- the act of depositing or storing.
- replacement, as of a bone.
reposition
2[ ree-puh-zish-uhn ]
verb (used with object)
- to put in a new or different position; shift:
to reposition the artwork on the advertising layout.
- to change the image, marketing strategy, etc., of (a product) so as to appeal to a wider or different audience or market:
to reposition a diet drink to appeal to teenagers.
- Medicine/Medical, Surgery. to place (an organ or bone) in its original position.
reposition
/ ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən /
noun
- the act or process of depositing or storing
- surgery the return of a broken or displaced organ, or part to its normal site
- archaic.the reinstatement of a person in a post or office
verb
- to place in a new position
- to target (a product or brand) at a new market by changing its image
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Other Words From
- repo·sition·a·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
But the President could easily reposition it as a friendly “pro-gun rights” gesture by outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder.
According to Weyand, that gave Pistorius the ability to reposition his blades 20 percent more rapidly than a normal competitor.
They brand is working to reposition themselves to contend with lifestyle giants like Michael Kors and Tory Burch.
Then you step into it and sort of roll it up, hoping you get it in the proper place, because it is very difficult to reposition.
Giffard seems to have attempted the reposition of the cord only once, and failed, apparently from the unusual size of the child.
The reposition of the cord may be effected by the hand, or by means of an elastic catheter and ligature.
When the reposition has been effected, he has merely to withdraw the stilet; the cord is instantly disengaged.
In the majority of cases the reposition of the fragments alone is not sufficient to maintain accurate apposition.
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