reorganize
UK[ˌriːˈɔːɡənaɪz]US[ˌriːˈɔːrɡənaɪz]
v
to organize something again or in a different way
Morpheme Breakdown
re
organize
re
again
organize
arrange systematically
Etymology
the verb 'reorganize' is a modern english formation built upon the earlier verb 'organize'. the prefix 're-', of latin origin, is one of the most productive in english, conveying the core idea of repetition or restoration. the base 'organize' traces back to the greek 'organon', meaning "tool" or "instrument", which evolved through latin 'organum' and medieval latin 'organizare' to signify arranging parts into a functioning whole, much like the instruments in a body or a machine. therefore, 'reorganize' logically combines these elements to denote the act of arranging a system into a functional order once more, or in a new configuration, reflecting a process of renewal or change in structure.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + organize (arrange systematically)
re: from latin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
organize: from greek via latin and french, meaning "to arrange into a systematic structure or working order".
Examples
the company decided to reorganize its departments to improve efficiency.
after the merger, they had to reorganize the entire management team.
she took a weekend to reorganize her home office files.