reorganization
/riˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /riˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)rē-ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən -ˌȯrg-nə-/ (ame, mw)
reorganization — noun
1. A situation in which a business, institution, or system changes how it is arrang
A situation in which a business, institution, or system changes how it is arranged or how it works, aiming to become more efficient or effective.
The company announced a major reorganization that would merge three departments into one.
announce a reorganization
After the election, the health ministry underwent a full reorganization to improve public services.
undergo a reorganization
The marketing team's reorganization meant several employees had to learn new skills for different roles.
The struggling retailer filed for bankruptcy and began a reorganization of its store locations.
A reorganization of the data system helped the library find books more quickly for visitors.
- restructuring
Very similar in meaning; 'restructuring' often implies deeper changes to financial or operational foundations.
- overhaul
Suggests a more thorough and complete change, often involving repair or replacement of everything.
- reshuffle
Commonly used when changes mainly affect personnel or job roles rather than the whole system.
- stagnation
The opposite of active change — a state where nothing is improved or restructured.