Redistribute

/ˌriːdɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to distribute something again or in a different way

The government plans to redistribute wealth through increased taxation on the rich.

to assign or distribute resources or benefits again to achieve a different allocation.

The organization decided to redistribute food supplies to the areas most affected by the disaster.

to change the distribution of something such as land, income, or resources among a group.

Efforts to redistribute land among the farmers aimed to reduce inequality.

to spread something out in a new or different way.

The school found it necessary to redistribute the classroom assignments to accommodate the growing number of students.

From the prefix re- meaning 'again' and distribute meaning 'to divide and give out'.

redistribute the wealth

To share resources more equitably among a population.

redistribute resources

To allocate resources to different areas or groups.

distribute

To give out or deliver to various recipients.

allocate

To assign resources or duties to particular recipients.

To spread something out among friends or peers.

Let's redistribute the snacks so everyone gets some.

To share information or resources widely.

I'll redistribute that meme to the group chat.