re-align

re-a·lign

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Definitions of re-align word

verb with object re-align to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line. 1
verb with object re-align to bring into a line or alignment. 1
verb with object re-align to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc.: He aligned himself with the liberals. 1
verb with object re-align to adjust (two or more components of an electronic circuit) to improve the response over a frequency band, as to align the tuned circuits of a radio receiver for proper tracking throughout its frequency range, or a television receiver for appropriate wide-band responses. 1
verb without object re-align to fall or come into line; be in line. 1
verb without object re-align to join with others in a cause. 1

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < French aligner, equivalent to a- a-5 + ligner < Latin līneāre, derivative of līnea line1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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