align
or a·line
[ uh-lahyn ]
/ əˈlaɪn /
verb (used with object)
to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
to bring into a line or alignment.
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.
Origin of align
OTHER WORDS FROM align
a·lign·er, noun re·a·lign, verb self-a·lign·ing, adjective un·a·ligned, adjectiveWords nearby align
alif,
aliform,
aligarh,
alight,
alighting gear,
align,
aligning punch,
alignment,
alignment chart,
alignment curve,
aligoté
Example sentences from the Web for aligning
British Dictionary definitions for aligning
align
/ (əˈlaɪn) /
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
(tr usually foll by with)
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
Word Origin for align
C17: from Old French
aligner, from
à ligne into line