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Definition of realign

realign

/ˌriːəˈlaɪn/
re · a · lign
Past Simple:realigned
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Past Participle:realigned
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Present Participle:realigning
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realign Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To change or restore the structure, priorities, or alliances of a group, organization, or system so that its parts work together effectively.

Example

"The board decided to realign the company's marketing strategy to better serve younger consumers."

2

To put physical components, bones, or mechanical parts back into their proper relative positions or into a straight line.

Example

"The mechanic had to realign the front wheels after the car hit a deep pothole."

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• Rhymes for realign

• Nearby Words

reaffirmation
reaffix
real
realign
realignment
realism
realist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'align', which derives from Middle French 'aligner' ('to set in a line'), ultimately from Latin 'linea' ('linen thread, string, or line').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Realign. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/realign
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