rearrange

present singular third person rearranges · participle present rearranging · participle past rearranged · past rearranged · alternative re-arrange · alternative reärrange

1. transitiveTo change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

   With the extension of Piccadilly Line tube trains, the four tracks were rearranged for parallel working; tube trains run on the middle pair with no platforms at Stamford Brook and Chiswick Park, and District line trains use the outside lines.

   1944 March and April, “Elaborate London Transport Junctions”, in Railway Magazine, page 87

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   For example, by changing the use of existing rooms, removing or replacing unsightly features, clearing obstacles to easy circulation, rearranging direction signs and generally introducing as much order as possible, most outdated station buildings can be made reasonably efficient and attractive.

   1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 252

   Synonyms: rejigger, reshuffle, recast