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

Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025

This helps identify strengths, address challenges and realign strategies for Q2. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

This emerging threat will force providers to re-evaluate their offerings and realign their capabilities. —Mit Somaiya, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025

The project will also realign the Fox River Trail crossing, the release said. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing realign

• realign oneself

Rhymes for realign

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

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