What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reassign
Example
The manager decided to reassign me to a different department. [reassign: verb]
Example
The company may reassign employees to different projects based on their skills and experience. [reassign: present tense]
relocate
Example
I had to relocate to a different state for my new job. [relocate: verb]
Example
The company decided to relocate its headquarters to a bigger city. [relocate: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reassign is more commonly used in the context of employment and organizational changes, while relocate is more commonly used in the context of moving to a new place or city.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reassign and relocate?
Both reassign and relocate are formal words that are commonly used in professional or business contexts.
