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align
[ uh-lahyn ]
verb (used with object)
- to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
Synonyms:
- to bring into a line or alignment.
Synonyms:
- to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc.:
He aligned himself with the liberals.
- to adjust (two or more components of an electronic circuit) to improve the response over a frequency band, as to align the tuned circuits of a radio receiver for proper tracking throughout its frequency range, or a television receiver for appropriate wide-band responses.
verb (used without object)
- to fall or come into line; be in line.
- to join with others in a cause.
align
/ əˈɪ /
verb
- to place or become placed in a line
- to bring (components or parts, such as the wheels of a car) into proper or desirable coordination or relation
- trusually foll bywith to bring (a person, country, etc) into agreement or cooperation with the policy, etc of another person or group
- tr psychol to integrate or harmonize the aims, practices, etc of a group
- usually foll by with psychol to identify with or match the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·· noun
- ·· verb
- -··Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of align1
Example Sentences
A Catholic herself and standard-bearer of Europe's populist right, she is politically aligned with the US administration and shares their belief in taking a tough stance on migration.
The Italian leader was careful to praise Trump and align herself with the US president's viewpoints.
Holmes is the ur-citizen detective, but he’s also a gentleman’s version of an anti-establishment figure – content to help Scotland Yard when it and his interests align, but otherwise uninterested in serving the status quo.
"We welcome Starlink's entry to Somalia. This initiative aligns with our vision to deliver affordable and accessible internet services to all Somalis, regardless of where they live," Technology Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali said.
“I understand how people feel that way. But I do think that supporting our country, staying unified, aligned, is what I believe in personally.”
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