Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

redistribute

verb

/ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuːt/

Definition

To divide and give out something in a different way, often referring to resources or wealth.

Examples

The government decided to redistribute wealth through tax reforms.
The charity aims to redistribute food to those in need.
After the election, new policies were set to redistribute funding to underprivileged schools.

Meaning

Redistribute means to take something that has already been distributed and distribute it again, typically to achieve a more equitable or fair allocation.