reassign

verb

re·​as·​sign (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsīn How to pronounce reassign (audio)
reassigned; reassigning; reassigns
Synonyms of reassignnext

transitive verb

: to assign (something or someone) again especially in a new or different way
… the department might have to add to its patrols by reassigning detectives to the street.—Tony Plohetski
reassignment
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsīn-mənt How to pronounce reassign (audio)
noun
plural reassignments
requested a dorm room reassignment
… district administrators will develop a survey and hold informational meetings with staff for their preferences before determining staff reassignments. —Meghan Chua

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Despite recruitment promises, many are deployed to dangerous front lines or reassigned to assault units, with many Russian drone operators having already been killed. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Alzubi was named principal of Western Hills High School in May, but days later the school district reassigned her after online backlash over her old social media posts. — Ciara McCarthy 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 It was later reassigned to the Miami Gardens Police Department Homicide Cold Case Unit. — Sofia Saric june 23, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 But without Jill's knowledge, Wes (Nick Robinson) is reassigned her late sister's phone number and soon falls in love with Jill across the country through her messages, evoking a modern-day Sleepless in Seattle. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassign

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reassign was in 1611

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“Reassign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassign. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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