Definition

Verb: 1. To align again or differently; to change the alignment or position of something so that it is in a new or correct arrangement. - This often implies making adjustments to improve function, order, or coordination after a change or disruption. 2. To reorganize or change the orientation of a group, system, or set of ideas to match new conditions or goals.

Usage

The verb "realign" is used to describe the physical act of adjusting parts into proper line or the metaphorical act of changing strategies, priorities, or alliances. - It is a transitive verb, typically followed by a direct object (e.g., realign something). - It often suggests a corrective or strategic action.

Examples

• Physical Adjustment:
  • The mechanic had to realign the car's wheels after I hit a curb.
  • Following the earthquake, crews worked to realign the railway tracks.
• Strategic or Organizational Change:
  • The company decided to realign its marketing focus toward younger consumers.
  • The political party is attempting to realign itself with the values of its core voters.

Advanced Usage

• "realign oneself with": To change one's position, opinions, or affiliations to be in agreement or alliance with a different person, group, or set of principles.
  • After the scandal, the senator sought to realign himself with more moderate colleagues.

Variants and Related Words

• Realignment (noun): The act or process of realigning.
  • The strategic realignment saved the business from bankruptcy.
• Align (verb): To place or arrange things in a straight line or correct relative position; to bring into cooperation or agreement.
  • Please align the text to the left margin.

Synonyms

• Readjust: To adjust or adapt again.
• Reorient: To change the focus or direction of.
• Reorganize: To organize differently.
• Reset: To set again or adjust.

Antonyms

• Misalign: To align incorrectly.
• Disarrange: To disturb the arrangement of.

Related Phrases/Concepts

• Strategic realignment: A business term for a significant shift in a company's strategy or model.
• Political realignment: A long-term shift in the demographic or ideological composition of a political party's supporters.

Verb

1. align anew or better
   • The surgeon realigned my jaw after the accident