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align

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈlaɪn/

Forms: aligning, aligned

align means: To put things in a straight line or in the correct position beside each other.

verb

IN LINEB2

To put things in a straight line or in the correct position beside each other.

  • Align the edges of the paper.
  • She aligned the tiles before fixing them in place.
  • The buttons do not align with the holes.

How to use it: align something with something (Align the top edge with the mark on the wall.)

Similar words: line up

Common phrases: align the edges, align the text, align something with

SAME DIRECTIONC1

To make things face or point in the same direction.

  • We need to align the wheels.
  • She aligned the antenna with the signal source.
  • The technician carefully aligned the two mirrors.

How to use it: align something with something (Align the antenna with the transmitter.)

Similar words: orient

Common phrases: align the wheels, align an antenna, align the mirrors

TAKE SIDESC1

To support a person or group and join their side.

  • They chose to align with the opposition.
  • The union aligned itself with the new movement.
  • Which party will these voters align with?

How to use it: align with someone/something (Several smaller parties aligned with the opposition.); align yourself with someone/something (He aligned himself with the reformers.)

Similar words: side with, ally with

Common phrases: align with someone, align yourself with, align with a party, align with a group

Questions about align

What does align mean?

To put things in a straight line or in the correct position beside each other.

What is align in other languages?

Türkçe: hizalamak · Español: alinear · Français: aligner · Deutsch: ausrichten · Italiano: allineare · 日本語: そろえる

How do you pronounce align?

It is pronounced /əˈlaɪn/.

How do you use align in a sentence?

Align the edges of the paper. She aligned the tiles before fixing them in place.

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