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align

Rarely ·Ա

[uh-lahyn]

verb (used with object)

  1. to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.

    Synonyms:
  2. to bring into a line or alignment.

    Synonyms:
  3. to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc..

    He aligned himself with the liberals.

  4. 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)

  1. to fall or come into line; be in line.

  2. to join with others in a cause.

align

/ əˈɪ /

verb

  1. to place or become placed in a line

  2. to bring (components or parts, such as the wheels of a car) into proper or desirable coordination or relation

  3. to bring (a person, country, etc) into agreement or cooperation with the policy, etc of another person or group

  4. (tr) psychol to integrate or harmonize the aims, practices, etc of a group

  5. (usually foll by with) psychol to identify with or match the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • aligner noun
  • realign verb
  • self-aligning adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of align1

First recorded in 1685–95; from French aligner, equivalent to a- “toward” + ligner, from Latin īԱ, derivative of īԱ “lԱ”; a- 5, line 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of align1

C17: from Old French aligner, from à ligne into line
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“The Life of Chuck” feels like a holdover from this era of feel-good fare, reworked and retrofitted to align with our contemporary anxieties.

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His details didn’t align with any previously admitted hospital patient, or anyone in the mental health system.

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He said the deal shows how conservation goals and tribes’ efforts to regain lands can align in ways that bring tremendous benefits.

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The White House said on Thursday it wanted to make sure the so-called Aukus pact was "aligned with the president's America First agenda".

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Washington may not be 100% aligned with Tel Aviv on every issue, but at the moment there is no criticism from the the White House or Republican members of Congress on Israel’s attacks.

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