Meaning of align in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈlaɪn/

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1. Verb

   align

   Etymology

   late 17th century: from French aligner, from à ligne‘into line’

   Definitions

   1. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

   Examples

   • « align the car with the curb »
   • « align the sheets of paper on the table »

   Antonyms

   • skew
2. 2. align with

   Examples

   • « be or come into adjustment »
3. 3. align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
4. 4. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation

   Examples

   • « align the wheels of my car »
   • « ordinate similar parts »