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Definition of restructure

restructure

/ˌriːˈstrʌktʃər/
re · struc · ture

Plural:restructures
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Adjective:restructurable
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Past Simple:restructured
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Past Participle:restructured
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Present Participle:restructuring
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restructure Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To organize a system, business, or organization in a new and different way in order to make it operate more effectively.

Example

"The executive board voted to restructure the company to improve efficiency and reduce overhead costs."


2

To modify the terms, interest rates, or repayment schedule of a financial debt or loan.

Example

"The bank agreed to restructure the mortgage so the homeowners could afford the monthly payments."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of reorganizing the legal, operational, or financial structure of a company, system, or organization.

Example

"The corporate restructure resulted in the merger of two regional departments into a single division."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'structure', which derives from the Latin 'structura' ('a fitting together, building'), from 'struere' ('to build or heap up').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restructure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restructure
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