/ ˌriːəˈlaɪn; NAmE / verb [ vn ]
1.
to change the position or direction of sth slightly :
The road was realigned to improve visibility.
2.
to make changes to sth in order to adapt it to a new situation :
The company has been forced to realign its operations in the area.
3.
realign yourself (with sb/sth) to change your opinions, policies, etc. so that they are the same as those of another person, group, etc. :
The rebel MPs have realigned themselves with the opposition party.
► re·align·ment noun [ U , C ] realignment (of sth) :
the realignment of personal goals
political realignments