Meaning : The imposition of a new organization. Organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes).
Example :
A committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum.
Top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup.
Synonyms : reorganisation, shake-up, shakeup
Meaning : An extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government.
Example :
After the takeover there was a thorough reorganization.
The reorganization was prescribed by federal bankruptcy laws.