realign
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re·a·lign
(rē′ə-līn′)tr.v. re·a·ligned, re·a·lign·ing, re·a·ligns
1. To put back into proper order or alignment: realigned the fence.
2. To cause to form new arrangements or to have a new orientation; reorganize: realigned our department for new projects; realigned the political parties.
re′a·lign′ment n.
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realign
(ˌriːəˈlaɪn)vb (tr)
to change or put back to a new or former place or position
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realign
Past participle: realigned
Gerund: realigning
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| Verb | 1. | realign - align anew or better; "The surgeon realigned my jaw after the accident" |
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