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reshuffle

re·shuf·fle [ ree shúff'l ]


noun  (plural re·shuf·fles)
Definition:
 
1. redistribution of jobs: a reorganization of the jobs of a group of people, especially a change by a president or prime minister of the positions or personnel of a cabinet

2. shuffling of cards again: an act of shuffling playing cards again



transitive verb  (past and past participle re·shuf·fled, present participle re·shuf·fling, 3rd person present singular re·shuf·fles)
Definition:
 
1. redistribute jobs: to carry out a reshuffle of jobs

2. shuffle cards again: to shuffle playing cards again

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