restructure

verb

re·​struc·​ture (ˌ)rē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
restructured; restructuring; restructures

transitive verb

: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of

intransitive verb

: to restructure something

Examples of restructure in a Sentence

You should restructure this sentence to make its meaning clearer. The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.
Recent Examples on the Web The measure, Proposition 1, would restructures the state’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and unlock more than $6 billion in bond funding for homelessness housing and behavioral health treatment centers. Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 Government officials have said that restructuring the debt is key to boosting Puerto Rico’s economy and attracting new investors. Dánica Coto, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024 Miami will restructure contracts and make additional cuts to get compliant in the coming weeks. Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024 The company posted a $71 million loss in the most recent quarter, driven by restructuring costs. Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 In the aftermath of last year’s edition, the Berlinale management conducted a comprehensive review and restructured the festival to enhance sustainability. Maria Hunstig, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 The project includes removing the bathroom building in the north end and restructuring that space into new campsites, according to Jeff Clarke, lead worker at Otsego State Park. Detroit Free Press, 21 Feb. 2024 Perhaps having the Rajya Sabha, or upper house, of the Indian Parliament restructured on similar principles may help restore faith in federalism. Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 His Johnny & Associates talent agency has since restructured and renamed itself Smile Up. Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of restructure was in 1932

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Cite this Entry

“Restructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restructure. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

restructure

verb
re·​struc·​ture rē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of

Legal Definition

restructure

verb
re·​struc·​ture ˌrē-ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce restructure (audio)
restructured; restructuring

transitive verb

: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a corporation
companies trying to restructure their debtClaudia MacLachlan

intransitive verb

: to restructure something

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