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 McRib consists of a restructured boneless pork patty molded to resemble a miniature rack of ribs along with barbeque sauce, onions and pickles.

From Salon

Earlier this year, TikTok notified the state of California that it would lay off 58 employees in Culver City in July “due to restructuring.”

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of entertainment company workers have been laid off in the last four years in seemingly endless waves of restructuring.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• reconstruct
• reshuffle
• revamp