Antonyms for re-arranging

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-reynj

Phonetic Transcription : əˈreɪndʒ

Definition of re-arranging

Origin : late 14c., "draw up a line of battle," from Old French arengier (12c.), from a- "to" (see ad-) + rangier "set in a row" (Modern French ranger), from rang "rank," from Frankish *hring (see rank (n.)).
A rare word until the meaning generalized to "to place things in order" c.1780-1800. Musical sense of "adapt for other instruments or voices" is from 1808. Related: Arranged; arranging. Arranged marriage attested from 1854.

As in proofread : verb copyedit
As in reconsider : verb think about again
As in reform : verb correct, rectify
As in reverse : verb turn upside down or backwards
As in shift : verb switch, fluctuate
As in switch : verb change, exchange
As in transpose : verb swap, switch
As in rearrange : verb do over
As in redecorate : verb refurbish
As in rearrange : verb change the places of things
As in reevaluate : verb reconsider
As in rethink : verb reconsider
As in edit : verb rewrite, refine
As in exchange : verb trade

Example sentences :

"We were correcting Fate and re-arranging Destiny," I explained.
Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope

"Yes, I suppose so," returned Agnes, re-arranging her neck-tie.
Extract from : « 'Our guy' » by Mrs. E. E. Boyd

The next day was occupied in re-arranging the tackle and presses.
Extract from : « The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer » by Isambard Brunel

“A giant,” said William, re-arranging the tinsel crown, which was slightly too big for him.
Extract from : « Just William » by Richmal Crompton

There was a good deal of time after the bathing and mending and re-arranging were all done.
Extract from : « The Other Girls » by Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney

The stranger was re-arranging the loosened handkerchief with slender, unskilful fingers.
Extract from : « Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) » by Margaret Veley

The two hours following were spent in re-arranging the troops, issuing ammunition, and making dispositions for another advance.
Extract from : « Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864 » by Lemuel Abijah Abbott

Meanwhile Softswan, re-arranging and re-examining her firearm, sat down behind the breastwork to guard the fort.
Extract from : « The Prairie Chief » by R.M. Ballantyne

Such a confusion as they made in the neat little rooms, house-cleaning, re-arranging furniture and dollies!
Extract from : « The Cricket's Friends » by Virginia W. Johnson

The Quaker Community was re-arranging itself economically, but the members felt a religious change.
Extract from : « Quaker Hill » by Warren H. Wilson

Synonyms for re-arranging

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