1. to break or disturb the alignment of something; to move out of alignment
Usage: technical; often used in engineering, optics, and manufacturing contexts

Examples

• The vibration from the machinery began to dealign the optical components.
• If you dealign the wheels, the car will not handle properly.
• The technician warned that any impact could dealign the precision instruments.
• Improper storage dealigned the telescope's mirrors.
• We need to be careful not to dealign the laser during transport.