Rearrange Meaning
/ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).
Sentence Examples
If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together.
Could you rearrange this list so it's in alphabetical order?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The furniture was in the wrong places, so they had to ____ the entire room.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She decided to ____ the furniture in the living room to create more space for the guests.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Old French a- Proto-Indo-European *(H)rek-der. Proto-Celtic *reketi Gaulish *rekosbor.? Proto-Indo-European *h₃reǵ-der. Proto-Germanic *rinkanąder. Proto-Germanic *rankaz Frankish *rankbor.? Vulgar Latin *rencus Old French reng Proto-Italic *-āzi ▲ Latin -ereinflu. Latin -āre Old French -ier Old French rengier Old French arangierbor. Middle English arengen English arrange English rearrange From re- + arrange.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"With the extension of Piccadilly Line tube trains, the four tracks were rearranged for parallel working; tube trains run on the middle pair with no platforms at Stamford Brook and Chiswick Park, and District line trains use the outside lines."
— 1944 March and April, “Elaborate London Transport Junctions”, in Railway Magazine, page 87:
"For example, by changing the use of existing rooms, removing or replacing unsightly features, clearing obstacles to easy circulation, rearranging direction signs and generally introducing as much order as possible, most outdated station buildings can be made reasonably efficient and attractive."
— 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 252:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The furniture was in the wrong places, so they had to ____ the entire room.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She decided to ____ the furniture in the living room to create more space for the guests.