alignment
gb/əlˈaɪnmənt/ us/əlˈaɪnmənt/
B1
Inglês
~ 7700
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
state
1
agreement or harmony of goals
A situation where people or plans agree and move in the same direction.
Padrão de uso:
alignment of [something] with [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *alignment to* instead of *alignment with*. In this sense, English normally uses *alignment with*: “alignment with our goals”, not “alignment to our goals.” Another common confusion is with *assignment*, which is unrelated and means a task or piece of work.
Sinónimos
agreement (General term; does not always suggest ongoing, structured cooperation the way “alignment” often does in business contexts.)
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harmony (Emphasizes smooth, peaceful relations more than shared strategy or structure.)
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consistency (Stresses being the same or not conflicting, rather than actively working together.)
Antónimos
misalignment (Direct opposite; ideas or actions do not match or support each other.)
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conflict (Highlights active opposition, not just a lack of agreement.)
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disconnect (Focuses on a gap or separation between ideas or groups.)
Colocações
strategic alignment
|alignment of goals
|alignment with values
|alignment of interests
|close alignment
|lack of alignment
Temas
business
|politics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- There is strong alignment between the company’s mission and its day‑to‑day decisions.
- We need better alignment of our marketing and sales strategies.
- The project failed because there was no alignment between the team and senior leadership.
- Her personal values are in clear alignment with the organization’s culture.
- International alignment on climate policy is essential for real progress.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There is good alignment between the team and the manager.
- We want alignment of our plans with the company’s goals.
- His ideas are not in alignment with our values.
- The two companies worked to create alignment of their strategies.
- Better alignment between schools and parents helps students.
Nome
B2
state
2
straight or correct physical position
The way parts of something are lined up or placed so they are correct and straight.
Padrão de uso:
alignment of [part] with [part]
Erro comum:
Learners may use *line* instead of *alignment*, saying “the wheels are not in line” where “the wheels are out of alignment” is more natural in technical contexts. Also, *alignment* here is usually uncountable: we say “the alignment is off,” not “an alignment is off,” except in set phrases like “a wheel alignment.”
Sinónimos
positioning (General term for where things are placed; does not always imply straightness or correctness.)
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arrangement (Broader; may refer to overall layout, not specifically straight or technically correct placement.)
Antónimos
misalignment (Specific opposite; parts are not in the correct place or line.)
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displacement (Focuses on something being moved from its proper position.)
Colocações
wheel alignment
|spinal alignment
|proper alignment
|body alignment
|axle alignment
|correct alignment
Temas
technology
|health
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The mechanic checked the wheel alignment after replacing the tires.
- Poor desk posture can cause bad spinal alignment over time.
- A slight misalignment of the camera lens can ruin the picture quality.
- Yoga helps improve body alignment and balance.
- The engineer adjusted the alignment of the two metal plates before welding them.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The car shakes because the wheel alignment is bad.
- Good spinal alignment is important for a healthy back.
- He fixed the alignment of the doors so they close smoothly.
- The technician checked the alignment of the machine parts.
- Exercise can help improve the alignment of your body.
Nome
technical
B1
relation
3
positioning of text or images
How text or pictures are placed on a page, for example to the left, right, or center.
Padrão de uso:
[choose/set/change] the alignment of [text/image]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *direction* instead of *alignment*, e.g. “change the direction of the text” when they mean “change the text alignment.” Also, in software menus the usual terms are “left alignment,” “right alignment,” or “center alignment,” not “left side text” or similar phrases.
Sinónimos
justification (In word processing, often refers specifically to spacing lines so both margins are straight.)
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layout (Broader; covers overall page design, not just alignment.)
Antónimos
misalignment (Indicates elements are not lined up or placed as intended.)
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ragged text (Describes text edges that are not aligned in a straight line.)
Colocações
left alignment
|right alignment
|center alignment
|text alignment
|page alignment
|justify alignment
Temas
technology
|media
|communication
|education
Exemplos
- Change the alignment of the heading to center so it looks more balanced.
- The designer adjusted the alignment of the logo with the text.
- Make sure the alignment is set to left for body paragraphs.
- The slide looks messy because the text alignment is inconsistent.
- You can control image alignment from the formatting toolbar.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Please set the text alignment to center.
- The title looks better with left alignment.
- He changed the alignment of the picture on the slide.
- The page looks strange because the alignment is wrong.
- We must check the alignment of all the headings.
Nome
formal
C1
relation
4
political or international side chosen
The side or group that a country or party chooses to support in politics or world affairs.
Padrão de uso:
alignment with [country/ideology/group]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse *alignment* with *alliance*. An *alliance* is usually a formal agreement, while *alignment* can be a broader or more informal political position or tendency.
Sinónimos
alliance (Suggests a formal agreement or partnership, not just a general position or tendency.)
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orientation (Stresses general direction or tendency, sometimes less formal or explicit than *alignment*.)
Antónimos
nonalignment (Specifically refers to avoiding formal alignment with major power blocs.)
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opposition (Indicates active resistance rather than just a different position.)
Colocações
political alignment
|military alignment
|ideological alignment
|alignment with the West
|non-alignment
|shift in alignment
Temas
politics
|international relations
|law
|relationships
Exemplos
- The country’s alignment with the Western bloc has shaped its foreign policy for decades.
- There has been a clear shift in political alignment among young voters.
- The treaty signaled a new military alignment in the region.
- Some parties advocate closer alignment with the European Union.
- During the Cold War, many nations tried to avoid alignment with either superpower.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The new government wants closer alignment with Europe.
- His political alignment is clearly to the left.
- Many countries changed their alignment after the war.
- The party’s alignment with business interests angered some voters.
- Some states chose non-alignment during the conflict.
unknown
technical
B2
state
5
straightness and position of teeth
How straight and well‑placed the teeth are in the mouth.
Padrão de uso:
alignment of [someone’s] teeth
Erro comum:
Learners may say *line* instead of *alignment*, for example, “My teeth are not in a good line.” The natural phrase is “My teeth alignment is not good” or “My teeth are not well aligned.”
Sinónimos
occlusion (Specialist dental term for how the upper and lower teeth meet; more technical than *alignment*.)
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positioning (General term; does not specifically suggest straightness the way *alignment* does.)
Antónimos
malocclusion (Technical dental term for abnormal contact and poor alignment of teeth.)
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crowding (Refers to teeth being too close together and out of proper alignment.)
Colocações
teeth alignment
|dental alignment
|correct alignment
|poor alignment
|improve alignment
|fix alignment
Temas
health
|medicine
|body
Exemplos
- Braces are often used to correct the alignment of a child’s teeth.
- The dentist said my teeth alignment has improved a lot this year.
- Clear aligners can gradually change the alignment of your teeth without metal wires.
- Poor alignment of the teeth can make chewing difficult.
- She was unhappy with the alignment of her front teeth and visited an orthodontist.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Braces can fix the alignment of your teeth.
- My teeth alignment is not good, so I wear braces.
- The dentist checked the alignment of my teeth.
- He wants better alignment of his front teeth.
- Good teeth alignment can improve your smile.
Nome
technical
C1
entity
6
RPG moral/ethical category
In some games, a label like “good” or “evil” that shows how a character usually behaves.
Padrão de uso:
[character] has a[n] [type] alignment
Erro comum:
Learners may misunderstand this as a general life term. In this sense, *alignment* is mostly limited to games and fantasy worlds, and usually has fixed categories like *lawful good* or *chaotic neutral*.
Sinónimos
moral type (Informal description; not a fixed technical term, but explains the role of alignment.)
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ethic code (Describes guiding rules of behavior; *alignment* in games is usually simpler and more categorical.)
Antónimos
neutrality (In some game systems, being neutral is the opposite of having a clearly good or evil alignment.)
Colocações
good alignment
|evil alignment
|lawful alignment
|chaotic alignment
|change alignment
|alignment system
Temas
games
|fantasy
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Exemplos
- The game uses a classic nine‑point alignment system from lawful good to chaotic evil.
- Changing your alignment to evil will affect how non‑player characters react to you.
- His character’s alignment is chaotic neutral, so he often acts unpredictably.
- The rules say that certain spells are only available to characters of good alignment.
- Playing a character with a strict lawful alignment can be challenging but fun.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- In this game, every character has an alignment.
- Her character has a good alignment.
- He changed his alignment from neutral to evil.
- The rules tell you how your alignment affects the story.
- Your actions in the game can change your alignment.
Nome
technical
C1
event
7
celestial bodies in one line
When the sun, moon, planets, or stars seem to be in a straight line in the sky.
Padrão de uso:
alignment of [celestial bodies]
Erro comum:
Learners may think this sense is metaphorical (as in “when everything is in alignment in my life”). Here it is literal: it describes the physical positions of objects in space.
Sinónimos
conjunction (Astronomy term; can refer more generally to bodies appearing close together, not always in a straight line.)
Antónimos
dispersal (Bodies appear spread out rather than collected in a line.)
Colocações
planetary alignment
|rare alignment
|solar alignment
|lunar alignment
|perfect alignment
|celestial alignment
Temas
science
|space
|nature
Exemplos
- A rare planetary alignment will be visible just before dawn tomorrow.
- Some ancient monuments were built to mark the alignment of the sun and certain stars.
- The eclipse occurs when there is a precise alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth.
- Astronomers are excited about the upcoming alignment of the outer planets.
- The alignment of the moon and Jupiter created a striking view in the night sky.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We can see a special planetary alignment tonight.
- An eclipse needs a perfect alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth.
- The scientist talked about the alignment of the planets.
- People watched the rare alignment in the sky.
- The temple is built to show the alignment of the sun on certain days.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
alignment
IPA
GB/əlˈaɪnmənt/
US/əlˈaɪnmənt/
Sílabas e acento
align - ment (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ment)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: alignment
- Plural: alignment, alignments
Família de palavras
Forms
alignments
noun
Core family
align
verb B2
aligned
adjective
Related words
realign
verb
realignment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
misalign
verb
misalignment
noun
misaligned
adjective
unaligned
adjective
Expressões
achieve alignment
1/ət͡ʃˈiv əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
successfully reach a matching state
To reach a situation where things agree or match as planned.
Exemplos
- The merger will only work if we achieve alignment across all departments.
- The trainer helped her achieve alignment in her running form.
alignment of interests
1/əlˈaɪnmənt əv ˈɪntɚˌɛsts/
fixed phrase
formal
matching benefits or goals
A situation where what different people want or benefit from is the same.
Exemplos
- The contract is designed to create alignment of interests between investors and management.
- A strong alignment of interests can make partnerships more stable.
bring into alignment
1/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
make things match or agree
To make things agree, work together, or line up in the right way.
Exemplos
- We need to bring our budget into alignment with our actual spending.
- The therapist helped him bring his posture into alignment.
come into alignment
1/kˈʌm ˈɪntu əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
start to agree or line up
To begin to agree, fit together, or be in the right position.
Exemplos
- Over time, their interests came into alignment.
- As the machine warmed up, the moving parts slowly came into alignment.
in alignment with
1/ˈɪn əlˈaɪnmənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
in agreement or correct relation
Agreeing with something or matching it in an important way, or being in the right position with it.
Exemplos
- Our plans are now in alignment with the company’s long‑term strategy.
- The holes in the metal plates must be in alignment with each other before you drill.
out of alignment
1/ˈaʊt əv əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
not correctly positioned or matching
Not in the right position, or not matching or agreeing as it should.
Exemplos
- The wheels are slightly out of alignment, which is why the car pulls to the left.
- Her ideas are out of alignment with the rest of the team.