This is the 407th most frequent Danish word.
rette
To correct; to adjust; to align.
Here, 'rette' means 'to correct', indicating revising or making an assignment free of errors.
Jeg skal rette min opgave.
I need to correct my assignment.
In this sentence, 'rette' is used in the sense of 'to direct', referring to moving attention or focus.
Kan du rette dit blik mod mig?
Can you direct your gaze towards me?
Here, 'rette' functions in the phrase 'rette op', meaning 'to rectify', used to indicate fixing or improving a situation.