Misalign (Verb)
Meaning
Align imperfectly or badly; "the elements of the turbine were misaligned".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The vehicle's wheels began to vibrate due to improper balance that caused the tread to misalign over time.
- Misaligned expectations from students and teachers have created tension in the school, causing some to re-evaluate the curriculum.
- She carefully adjusted the solar panels to prevent the mirrors from misaligning with the reflective surface.
- The dent in the bumper caused the car's front grille to misalign, making it difficult to open the hood.
- Failure to properly calibrate the machinery may result in the gears' teeth beginning to misalign and generating excessive wear.