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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
"Things can and do go wrong, whether that is from renewables, fossil fuels or nuclear power. This could be the Swiss cheese model, where the holes in the system have happened to align."
Since we began our investigation Ella's Kitchen has announced that by March next year it will only recommend pouches for babies older than six months to align with UK guidance.
"The stars may be aligning now... It is time for these changes, and delaying them would be really dangerous," Mr Breadon says.
It can therefore be difficult for learner drivers to align finding an instructor, passing their theory test, and booking a practical exam.
It also split the managerial class: You have CEOs and other top management getting rewarded with stock options, so they become completely aligned with the owners of capital.
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