realignment
UK: ˌriːəˈlaɪnmənt | US: ˌriːəˈlaɪnmənt
n. the act of changing or restoring to a new or former position or arrangement
n. (politics) a shift in political alliances or policies
n. (business) restructuring of organizational priorities or strategies
The word "realignment" combines the prefix re- (from Latin, meaning "again"), the root align (from Old French aligner, meaning "to adjust or arrange in line"), and the suffix -ment (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result). The term originally described physical adjustments (e.g., aligning machinery) but later expanded to abstract contexts like politics and business, reflecting a "rearrangement" of systems or alliances.
The mechanic performed a realignment of the car’s wheels to improve handling.
The political party underwent a realignment after losing the election.
The company announced a realignment of its departments to boost efficiency.
Geologists observed a realignment of tectonic plates in the region.
The coach demanded a realignment of the team’s defensive strategy.