Meaning & Definition of word "Reshuffle"

Reshuffle

/riːˈʃʌfəl/

noun:

  • 1. An act of rearranging or reorganizing a group or set.
    • Example: The recent reshuffle in the government has left many citizens confused.

verb:

  • 1. To rearrange or reorganize something, especially a group of people or a set of tasks.
    • Example: The manager decided to reshuffle the team to improve productivity.
  • 2. To change the arrangement of cards in a deck.
    • Example: 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 of reshuffle

Meaning: To shake things up.

Example Sentence: The company needs to reshuffle the way it does business to stay competitive.

Meaning: To mix up the usual routine.

Example Sentence: I'm feeling bored, maybe it's time for a little reshuffle in my daily activities.