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US/ˌriː.əˈreɪndʒ/
UK/ˌriː.əˈreɪndʒ/
to put things in a different order or place, or to move an event to another time
In context
We rearranged the furniture to make more room for the children.
Can we rearrange the meeting for Thursday afternoon instead?
She rearranged the letters to make a new word.
Words that go with rearrange
verb + noun
- rearrange the furnitureHe rearranged the furniture every few months.
- rearrange the orderRearrange the order of the words to make a correct sentence.
- rearrange the scheduleWe will rearrange the schedule to fit everyone in.
- rearrange the roomWe rearranged the room so everyone could see the screen.
adverb + verb
- completely rearrangeThey completely rearranged the office layout.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I rearranged for the meeting to Friday.Correct: I rearranged the meeting for Friday.