align

English → English

verb//əˈlaɪn//

(cooperation) To join or side with a particular person, country, or group

Small nations often choose to align themselves with larger economic powers.

(English) Small nations often choose to align themselves with larger economic powers.

The activists decided to align with the local labor union to protest the cuts.

(English) The activists decided to align with the local labor union to protest the cuts.

verb//əˈlaɪn//

(order) To put things in a straight line or in correct relative positions

Please align the text to the left margin of the document.

(English) Please align the text to the left margin of the document.

The mechanic needs to align the front wheels of the car to stop it from veering.

(English) The mechanic needs to align the front wheels of the car to stop it from veering.

Entry ID: en:en:align · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary