This is the 11200th most frequent Spanish word.
enderezar
To straighten or to set upright.
In this sentence, 'enderezar' means to physically make an object straight or upright, addressing the placement or alignment of the chair.
Enderezó la silla para que estuviera recta.
He/she straightened the chair so that it was upright.
Here, 'enderezar' is used metaphorically to describe the act of improving or fixing one's life course or situation.
Trató de enderezar su vida después de los problemas.
He/she tried to straighten out his/her life after the problems.
In this context, 'enderezar' refers to repairing or restoring something to its correct form, specifically the axle.