restructure

[ ree-struhk-cher ]

verb (used with object)

, re·struc·tured, re·struc·tur·ing.

1. to change, alter, or restore the structure of:

   to restructure a broken nose.

2. to effect a fundamental change in (as an organization or system).
3. to recombine (bits of inexpensive meats), especially by mechanical means, into simulated steaks, fillets, etc.

verb (used without object)

, re·struc·tured, re·struc·tur·ing.

1. to restructure something.

noun

1. the act or an instance of restructuring.

restructure

/ riːˈstrʌktʃə /

verb

1. tr to organize (a system, business, society, etc) in a different way

   radical attempts to restructure the economy

Derived Forms

• reˈstructuring, noun

Other Words From

• re·structur·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of restructure¹

First recorded in 1940–45; re- + structure

Example Sentences

The move is part of a major restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe as a whole.

From BBC

The company will be de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange in the "near term" and stock shares will be cancelled, with no value, as part of its restructuring, Spirit said.

From BBC

There is no doubt that job losses and restructuring on their home soil will be a painful process for German manufacturers such as Volkswagen, and chemicals firm BASF, which has also warned of cuts.

From BBC

He said he believed some restructuring is needed and there are too many “silos” operating separately.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, the country defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time, forcing it to seek debt restructuring deals.

From BBC

Related Words

• reconstruct
• reshuffle
• revamp