reposition noun. [ri:pǝ'zɪʃ(ǝ)n] LME.
[Late Latin repositio(n-) storage, formed as REPOSIT + -ITION, perh. through REPOSIT and REPOSITORY noun. In sense 1 prob. from RE- + POSITION noun (but cf. medieval Latin repositio(n-) placing, arranging).]
1. Surgery. The operation of restoring a bone, organ, etc., to the normal position; replacement. LME.

2. Reinstatement of a person to a position or office. Also, restoration to the possession of a thing. Scot. arch. M16.

3. The action of repositing or storing something. E17.

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reposition verb. [ri:pǝ'zɪʃ(ǝ)n] M20.
[from RE- + POSITION verb.]
1. verb trans. Put in a different position. Now also (spec.), change the image of (a company, product, etc.) to target a new or wider market. M20.

2. verb intrans. Adjust or alter one's position. M20.

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