reshuffle
UK: ˌriːˈʃʌf.əl | US: ˌriːˈʃʌf.əl
vt. to reorganize or rearrange (e.g., a team, deck of cards, or political positions)
n. an act of reorganizing or rearranging
The word "reshuffle" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "shuffle" (from Middle English shovelen, meaning "to mix or rearrange"). Originally used in card games to describe mixing cards again, it later expanded metaphorically to describe reorganizing groups (e.g., political cabinets or teams). The logic is straightforward: "shuffle" implies disorderly mixing, while "re-" emphasizes repetition.
The CEO decided to reshuffle the management team to improve efficiency.
After the election, the prime minister announced a cabinet reshuffle.
She reshuffled the deck of cards before dealing.
The coach reshuffled the players to strengthen the defense.
A periodic reshuffle of roles keeps the team dynamic.