realign

verb

re·​align ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn 

realigned; realigning; realigns

transitive verb

: to align again

especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of

realignment

ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn-mənt 

noun

Examples of realign in a Sentence

We had to realign the text to fit it on the page.

The car's wheels were realigned.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, despite these challenges, legacy automakers are gradually intensifying their efforts, realigning their production strategies to align with the evolving industry landscape. —Steve Richmond, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

Getting a broken nose realigned manually within 14 days of the injury is crucial for proper healing. —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024

Centralize and realign budgets so every school in Baltimore City is a great choice with money spent appropriately. —Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024

According to Hirata, only a crater of this scale could be impactful enough to realign Ganymede, regardless of where the asteroid made landfall. —Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing realign

• realign oneself

Kids Definition

realign

verb

re·​align ˌre-ə-ˈlīn 

: to align again

especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of

realignment

-mənt 

noun

Legal Definition

realign

transitive verb

re·​align ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn 

: to make new divisions or groupings of

especially : to regroup (one or more litigants) to reflect the true arrangement of interests in a suit

Note: After examining the ultimate interests of the parties involved in a suit, the court might choose to realign the plaintiffs and defendants so that, for example, one of the defendants becomes a plaintiff.

realignment noun