align
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ALIGN
1
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to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position
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The storekeeper carefully aligned [=lined up] the cans on the shelf.
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He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
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The text is aligned [=in line] with the bottom of the picture.
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The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
[no object]
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The two parts of the machine don't align [=line up] properly.
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The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
2
[+ object]
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to change (something) so that it agrees with or matches something else
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The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
3
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to join a group that is supporting or opposing something
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He has aligned himself with the protesters. [=he has joined the protesters]
[no object]
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She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.
