reorder

verb
re·​or·​der | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce reorder (audio) \
reordered; reordering; reorders

Definition of reorder

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to arrange in a different way
2 : to give a reorder for

intransitive verb

: to place a reorder

reorder

noun

Definition of reorder (Entry 2 of 2)

: an order like a previous order placed with the same supplier

Examples of reorder in a Sentence

Verb

I had to reorder the shirt because they sent the wrong size. The book sold out the first day, and the store reordered 500 copies. Call us when you're ready to reorder. You need to reorder your priorities. The coach reordered the batting lineup. After her husband's death, she reordered her life.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Amazon offered buttons for products that people would logically need to reorder fairly regularly, such as laundry detergent, condoms and kitty litter. Heather Kelly, CNN, "Amazon to kill the Dash button, a button for ordering things from Amazon," 1 Aug. 2019 And an appropriate level of attention to climate change as an urgent security concern would require the U.S. to reorder its priorities. Tyler Bellstrom, The New Republic, "Brazil Is a Bigger Threat Than Either Iran or China," 26 July 2019 Edelman has utilized Boompromo’s new online shop that utilizes Boompromo’s original software to allow clients to reorder products with a simple click. Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Tempe-based Boompromo is responsible for everything in the swag bag, plus the bag," 13 July 2019 The wedding party will reorder the dresses through Bombshell, but will have to pay in full again. Anna Bauman, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan bridal store unexpectedly closes, customers suspect scam," 29 Aug. 2018 Genetic sequencing is advancing at rates exceeding that of Moore’s law—which itself has already reordered society. Rob Reid, Ars Technica, "In the not-so-distant future, “synbio” could lead to global catastrophe—maybe," 18 June 2019 Cassett said there’s been speculation that NASA reordered the crews to make it so that a civilian, rather than a military officer, was the first to walk on the moon. Beth Kassab, orlandosentinel.com, "On Apollo 11, how did Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin become first men on moon? It was Deke Slayton’s call," 24 June 2019 That includes buying things—reordering toothpaste, stocking the fridge. Arielle Pardes, WIRED, "Hey Alexa, Why Is Voice Shopping So Lousy?," 17 June 2019 How to reorder the global financial system in an era of trade stand-offs and technological change held the attention of financial officials from the Group of 20 major economies on Saturday. Washington Post, "Trade disruptions, taxing tech companies are talk of G-20," 7 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The reorder buffer is larger, enabling more out-of-order instructions in flight, and the load and store buffers are also larger, enabling more in-flight memory operations. Peter Bright, Ars Technica, "Intel unveils a new architecture for 2019: Sunny Cove," 12 Dec. 2018 Five minutes later the dress was sold out—and reorders were pouring in. Krystin Arneson, Glamour, "Kate's Iconic Issa Engagement Dress Is Back on the Racks," 18 Mar. 2018 The company is trying a variety of strategies to drive sales online, including subscription options on Amazon, where shoppers get a lower price on products such as belVita breakfast cookies in exchange for signing up for automatic reorders. Annie Gasparro And Heather Haddon, WSJ, "Can Food Companies Get People to Make Impulse Purchases Online?," 15 Oct. 2017 In fact, Walmart, which went live with voice shopping last week, is integrating its easy reorder feature — which has data on both store and online purchases — into Google Express. Anne D'innocenzio, USA TODAY, "Target joins other retailers in offering voice shopping," 12 Oct. 2017 And an in-store sale could easily become an online reorder if the customer and his or her pet enjoys the product. Daniel B. Kline, USA TODAY, "Target is going after the four-legged market," 11 Aug. 2017 As Bustle first noticed, the company's website offers shoppers the option to set up automatic reorders on almost any non-limited edition Lush product. Andrea Park, Glamour, "ICYMI: Lush Has a Subscription Service for Nearly Every Product," 3 Aug. 2017 BANKING ON LOYALTY Convenience can come in the form of Dash buttons, which put reorders of baby wipes or coffee beans a finger-press away. Washington Post, "Amazon isn’t technically dominant, but it pervades our lives," 19 July 2017

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First Known Use of reorder

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

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reorder

verb

English Language Learners Definition of reorder

: to order (something) again
: to arrange (something) in a different order