align
align Lexical Profile
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• verb
To bring into agreement, harmony, or close cooperation with a particular group, policy, or goal.
"The university updated its curriculum to better align course offerings with modern industry standards."
To place or arrange things in a straight line, or to bring components into proper relative position.
"The technician carefully adjusted the mirrors to align the laser beam with the optical sensor."
To publicly support or ally oneself with a particular cause, party, or ideology.
"Several independent lawmakers chose to align themselves with the reform coalition before the vote."
• Rhymes for align
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 17th century from French aligner ('to range in a line'), formed from à ('to') and ligne ('line'), ultimately from Latin linea ('linen thread, string, line').