Reshape Meaning in English

word

US

ɹiˈʃeɪp

ree-SHAYP

UK

ɹɪʃˈeɪp

ri-SHAYP

Definition

To change the shape, structure, or appearance of something, often to improve or adapt it for a new purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both literal (physical change) and figurative (ideas, systems) contexts. Often used in business, design, and technology. Collocates with 'career', 'policy', 'future', 'body'. Less casual than 'change', and implies significant or fundamental alteration.

• Spanish: reformar - remodelar - reconfigurar
• Portuguese (BR): remodelar - reformular - reconfigurar
• Portuguese (PT): remodelar - reformular - reconfigurar
• Chinese (Simplified): 重塑 - 改造 - 重新塑形
• Chinese (Traditional): 重塑 - 改造 - 重新塑形
• Hindi: पुनः आकार देना - नया रूप देना
• Arabic: إعادة تشكيل - إعادة صياغة
• Bengali: আকার পরিবর্তন করা - পুনর্গঠন করা
• Russian: переформировать - изменить форму
• Japanese: 形を変える - 再構築する
• Vietnamese: tái tạo lại - định hình lại
• Korean: 재구성하다 - 형태를 바꾸다
• Turkish: yeniden şekillendirmek
• Urdu: شکل بدلنا - از سر نو ترتیب دینا
• Indonesian: membentuk kembali - merombak

Example Sentences

We reshaped the clay into a bowl.

basic

They plan to reshape the company's structure.

basic

Exercise can help you reshape your body.

basic

This technology has the power to reshape our future.

natural

After the accident, she had to reshape her plans completely.

natural

The city plans to reshape its park to attract more visitors.

natural