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to align
01
to arrange or position things or elements in a straight line or in a coordinated manner
Transitive: to align items
Examples
The students were instructed to align their desks in rows for the classroom presentation.
02
to agree with a group, idea, person, or organization and support it
Intransitive: to align with sb/sth
Transitive: to align actions or beliefs with sb/sth | to align oneself with sb/sth
Examples
The senator decided to align herself with the bipartisan coalition to push forward the new environmental legislation.
03
to be arranged so that things are in the correct position or properly arranged relative to each other
Intransitive
Examples
The planets align every few years, creating a spectacular view in the sky.
04
to arrange or organize something in a consistent, systematic way, often with a particular purpose or goal in mind
Transitive: to align sth
Examples
The two departments aligned their work processes to improve efficiency and communication.
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