Reshuffle

/riːˈʃʌfəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An act of rearranging or reorganizing a group or set.
The recent reshuffle in the government has left many citizens confused.
verb
To rearrange or reorganize something, especially a group of people or a set of tasks.
The manager decided to reshuffle the team to improve productivity.
To change the arrangement of cards in a deck.
Before starting the game, he always likes to reshuffle the deck.

Etymology

From re- + shuffle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cabinet reshuffle
A reorganization of the officials in a government cabinet.
reshuffle the deck
To mix up the current situation or arrangement, often to create a fair change.

Related Words

shuffle
To mix or rearrange items randomly.
rearrange
To change the order or position of something.
reorganize
To change the way something is organized.

Slang Meanings

To shake things up.
The company needs to reshuffle the way it does business to stay competitive.
To mix up the usual routine.
I'm feeling bored, maybe it's time for a little reshuffle in my daily activities.