reshuffle

[US]/ˈriːʃʌfl/
[UK]/ˈriːʃʌfl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

- vt. adjust positions or responsibilities within a group; reorganize a group
- vt. & vi. shuffle cards again
- n. reorganization, especially of a political organization.

Phrases & Collocations

cabinet reshuffle

staff reshuffle

company reshuffle

reshuffle the deck

government reshuffle

Example Sentences

a reshuffle of the Cabinet

The president reshuffled the advisory committee.

the president was forced to reshuffle his cabinet.

genetic constituents are constantly reshuffled into individual organisms.

The prime minister hinted at a possible reshuffle of the cabinet.

He reshuffled the cabinet to firm his government.

The prime minister reshuffled his Cabinet yesterday.

The Prime Minister announced a reshuffle of his Cabinet.

The newspaper's account of the so-called reshuffle of the financial ministry was a complete fiction.

The newspaper’s account of the so-called reshuffle of the financial ministry was a complete fiction.

The affair led to a mid-term Cabinet reshuffle (= when the prime minister/president changes some of the people in the Cabinet).

The former minister was relieved of his post in last month’s extensive government reshuffle.

Real-world Examples

But it's not a Cabinet reshuffle, is it?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

In the second, the connections were randomly reshuffled after each round.

Source: The Economist - Technology

Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, announced a cabinet reshuffle.

Source: The Economist - Weekly News Highlights

Economic theory suggests that international trade reshuffles jobs from one sector of the economy to another.

Source: Economic Crash Course

I hear the reshuffle is about to be announced.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Minister, I thought you'd like early warning that there is a reshuffle in the offing.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

They'll be welcomed by Mr. Johnson, who will also carry out a minor reshuffle to fill cabinet vacancies.

Source: BBC Listening December 2019 Collection

Every year the president reshuffles his cabinet for security reasons.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

That appeared to prompt the wider reshuffle by President Bolsonaro involving at least six ministries in total.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

Our kids were just dealt bad hands and we help them reshuffle their deck.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

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