reallocate

verb

re·​al·​lo·​cate (ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 

reallocated; reallocating; reallocates

transitive verb

: to allocate (something) again: such as

a

: to apportion or distribute (something) in a new or different way

The best way to start an overhaul of the nation's statistical system would be to reallocate funds from the Agriculture Department to other agencies.

—Joseph Spiers

b

: to earmark or designate (something) for a new or different purpose

In recent years, many local low-income housing units … have been demolished or reallocated to serve wealthier residents.

—Hannah Russell

reallocation

(ˌ)rē-ˌa-lə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

plural reallocations

… the reallocation of local property taxes from library budgets to school districts …

—Ruth Perry

The reallocation for overflow parking could take away as many as 75 spots from resident students during its allotted hours …

—Emma Reith

Examples of reallocate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Republican lawmakers at the federal level have sought to reallocate the funds that are left away from climate-smart practices, which Vilsack criticized. —Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024

Consider locking in high rates with excess cash That said, investors can consider reallocating any excess cash toward assets that are still relatively low risk and more likely to pay a higher return, advisors said. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024

Unlike industry-specific policies, which (mostly) reallocate investment from one sector to another, broad policies that lower the cost of capital across the entire economy can lead to more overall investment across the board. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024

Tuesday, officials announced that the manhunt efforts would be scaled back and resources would be reallocated toward community centers. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above