reorder

1 of 2

verb

re·​or·​der (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-dər 

reordered; reordering; reorders

transitive verb

1

: to arrange in a different way

2

: to give a reorder for

intransitive verb

: to place a reorder

reorder

2 of 2

noun

: an order like a previous order placed with the same supplier

Examples of reorder in a Sentence

Verb

I had to reorder the shirt because they sent the wrong size.

The book sold out the first day, and the store reordered 500 copies.

Call us when you're ready to reorder.

You need to reorder your priorities.

The coach reordered the batting lineup.

After her husband's death, she reordered her life.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

But even though crises and conflicts have reordered the United States’ immediate regional priorities, Washington should not forget that major internal problems continue to befuddle Egypt. —Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024

If a consumer asks an AI to reorder peanut butter, where does the brand place its ad? Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday. —Jason Goldberg, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

Noun

Billie removes the mental burden of remembering to reorder razors or restricting yourself to whatever is available around you, which can sometimes mean cheap, flimsy, plastic razors. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024

But now, intelligent digital agents can respond to customer questions in real time, monitor stock levels, reorder inventory, and even coordinate with shipping providers—all without human intervention. —Marc Benioff, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

reorder

1 of 2 verb

re·​or·​der (ˈ)rē-ˈȯrd-ər 

1

: to arrange in a different way

2

: to place a reorder

reorder

2 of 2 noun

: an order like a previous order placed with the same supplier