reorganization

reorganization — noun

1. A situation in which a business, institution, or system changes how it is arrang

1.nounB2
Definition

A situation in which a business, institution, or system changes how it is arranged or how it works, aiming to become more efficient or effective.

Example

The company announced a major reorganization that would merge three departments into one.

announce a reorganization

After the election, the health ministry underwent a full reorganization to improve public services.

undergo a reorganization

Common collocations
  • undergo a reorganization
  • announce a reorganization
  • major reorganization
  • full reorganization
  • company reorganization
  • department reorganization
  • reorganization plan
  • reorganization of [something]
Synonyms
  • restructuring

    Very similar in meaning; 'restructuring' often implies deeper changes to financial or operational foundations.

  • overhaul

    Suggests a more thorough and complete change, often involving repair or replacement of everything.

  • reshuffle

    Commonly used when changes mainly affect personnel or job roles rather than the whole system.

Antonyms
  • stagnation

    The opposite of active change — a state where nothing is improved or restructured.

Word family

Etymology

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Formed from the prefix 're-' (again) attached to 'organization', which comes from the verb 'organize'. The verb 'organize' entered English from Old French 'organiser', which in turn came from Latin 'organum' (tool, instrument). The sense of arranging parts into a structured whole developed in the 17th century, and adding 're-' gave the word its meaning of arranging again in a new way.