carefulrepositioning
nounUK /ˌkeəfəl ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/
US /ˌkerfəl ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/
The act of moving something to a new place in a slow and safe way.
The careful repositioning of the vase kept it from falling off the shelf.
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2. The act of changing where someone sits or stands while making sure they are safe.
The nurse's careful repositioning of the patient helped him feel more comfortable.
3. A planned change in the position of a company or product in the market.
The careful repositioning of the brand attracted a younger audience.
4. The act of moving a piece on a board game with attention to the rules.
His careful repositioning of the knight set up a strong attack.