Difference between Aligning and Positioning

Aligning

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To form a line; to fall into line.

Positioning

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put into place.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of positioning; placement.

Example sentence: Starting a new job can be nerve-racking , but it's also exciting. You're embarking on a new future, positioning yourself to write a fresh story on a clean slate.