reshuffle

Etymology

re- + shuffle

verb

  1. To shuffle something again, especially playing cards.
  2. To reorganize or rearrange something, especially government posts.

noun

  1. an instance of reshuffling, a reorganization
    The changeover to almost exclusive electric and diesel working on the London-Ashford-Kent Coast main line at the beginning of the summer timetable naturally initiated a widespread reshuffle of steam motive power, involving some moves of considerable interest. 1961 August, “Motive Power Miscellany: Southern Region”, in Trains Illustrated, page 505
    Danny Higginbotham was the only survivor from the weekend win over Bolton - but the Stoke captain lasted just 10 minutes before being forced off injured. That meant a reshuffle to the visitors' defence who were the busier in a lacklustre first half. January 18, 2011, David Dulin, “Cardiff 0 - 2 Stoke”, in BBC
    Simpson had also been due to meet new Rail Minister Kevin Foster, but that too had to be cancelled on the day because of a further reshuffle. January 11 2023, Maggie Simpson tells Tom Allett, “Freight's champion”, in RAIL, number 974, page 41

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