restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
(ˌ)rē-ˈstrək-chər 
restructured; restructuring; restructures
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
: to restructure something
Examples of restructure in a Sentence
You should restructure this sentence to make its meaning clearer.
The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.
Recent Examples on the Web
District officials said in the meeting that the technology department would be restructured due to budget constraints, Chavez said.
—
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024
In addition to the $6 billion that the Sacklers agreed to contribute to fight the opioid crisis included in the bankruptcy plan, Purdue would restructure itself as a public benefit company and use its profits to make products that combat opioid addiction.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 June 2024
But the deal was restructured (with Redstone’s buy-in) to provide more money to common shareholders, which would have left the family with about $1.7 billion after NAI’s debt was paid, the knowledgeable people said.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Listen to this article After using six relievers in each of their last two games, the Yankees restructured their bullpen before Friday’s series opener against the Braves.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for restructure 
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024
In addition to the $6 billion that the Sacklers agreed to contribute to fight the opioid crisis included in the bankruptcy plan, Purdue would restructure itself as a public benefit company and use its profits to make products that combat opioid addiction.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 June 2024
But the deal was restructured (with Redstone’s buy-in) to provide more money to common shareholders, which would have left the family with about $1.7 billion after NAI’s debt was paid, the knowledgeable people said.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Listen to this article After using six relievers in each of their last two games, the Yankees restructured their bullpen before Friday’s series opener against the Braves.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for restructure
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'restructure.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near restructure
Cite this Entry
“Restructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restructure. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
rē-ˈstrək-chər
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
Legal Definition
restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
ˌrē-ˈstrək-chər
restructured; restructuring
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a corporation
companies trying to restructure their debt—Claudia MacLachlan
Claudia MacLachlan
: to restructure something
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share