restructure
|re-struc-ture|
B2
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/riˈstrʌktʃər/
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/riˈstrʌktʃə/
reorganize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'restructure' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'structure' from Latin 'structura' meaning 'a fitting together, building'.
Historical Evolution
'restructure' evolved from the combination of 're-' and 'structure' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to organize in a new way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to organize something such as a company or system in a new and different way.
The company decided to restructure its operations to improve efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35