reposition 1
/ree'peuh zish"euhn, rep'euh-/ , n.
1. the act of depositing or storing.
2. replacement, as of a bone.
[ 1580-90; reposition- (s. of repositio ) a laying up, equiv. to L reposit ( us ) (see REPOSIT) + -ion- -ION ]
reposition 2
— repositionable , adj.
/ree'peuh zish"euhn/ , v.t.
1. to put in a new or different position; shift: to reposition the artwork on the advertising layout.
2. to change the image, marketing strategy, etc., of (a product) so as to appeal to a wider or different audience or market: to reposition a diet drink to appeal to teenagers.
3. Med. , Surg. to place (an organ or bone) in its original position.
[ 1855-60; RE- + POSITION (v.) ]