/ˌri:əˈlaɪn ||; ˌriəˈlaɪn/verb [T] (
written 书面语)
1 to change the position or direction of sth in relation to sth else 调整位置﹙或方向﹚
2 to make changes to sth in order to adapt it to a new situation 对…进行调整以适应新形势: The company has been forced to realign its operations in the area. 公司被迫对这一领域的经营进行了调整。
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 改变观点，改变策略﹙使与别人一样﹚
➔realignment noun [U,C]: the realignment of personal goals 个人目标的调整