1. to put or place in an incorrect position or arrangement; to cause to be out of proper alignment

Examples

• The earthquake caused the building’s foundation to misalign.
• Be careful not to misalign the printer cartridge when installing it.
• The mechanic discovered that the car’s wheels were misaligned.
• Poor posture can misalign your spine over time.
• The contractor had to fix the door frame that was misaligned during installation.
• Strong winds can misalign satellite dishes.
• The dentist used braces to correct the patient’s misaligned teeth.