align
gb/əlˈaɪn/ us/əlˈaɪn/
B2
Engleză
~ 9500
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Verb
B2
action
1
put things in a straight line
To put things in a straight line or in the right position next to each other.
Tipar de utilizare:
to align [something] (with [something])
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "line" instead of "align" as a verb (e.g., *"line the pictures with each other"*). In this sense, "align" or the phrasal verb "line up" are correct: "align the pictures" or "line the pictures up." Learners may also say *"make a straight line the books"* instead of "align the books."
Sinonime
line up (More informal and common in everyday speech; often used for people or objects forming a row.)
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arrange (More general; does not always imply a straight line or precise position.)
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position (Focuses on putting something in a specific place, not necessarily in a straight line.)
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straighten (Emphasizes removing curves or bends rather than matching positions of multiple things.)
Antonime
misalign (Specifically means to put out of correct line or position; direct technical opposite.)
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scatter (Suggests spreading things around in an irregular way, the opposite of lining them up neatly.)
Colocații
align the edges
|align the pictures
|align the parts
|align the wheels
|align the camera
|align the holes
Teme
daily life
|space
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- She carefully aligned the frames so that their tops were perfectly level.
- Make sure the holes in both pieces of wood are aligned before you drill.
- The dentist asked him to align his teeth by biting down slowly.
- The mechanic aligned the wheels to stop the car pulling to one side.
- Align the camera with the center of the stage before you start recording.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He aligned the books on the shelf.
- Please align the chairs in one straight line.
- The two roads align for a short distance.
- She aligned the paper with the edge of the table.
- Align the door with the frame so it can close.
Verb
formal
C1
action
2
make plans or ideas consistent
To change plans, rules, or ideas so they match or support each other well.
Tipar de utilizare:
to align [something] with [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"make one thing same with another"* instead of using "align" (e.g., *"align our plan with the budget"*). Another mistake is forgetting the preposition "with" and saying *"align our policy the law"* instead of "align our policy with the law."
Sinonime
match (More general and less formal; does not strongly suggest careful adjustment or planning.)
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harmonize (Stresses smooth and pleasant agreement; slightly more formal or literary.)
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coordinate (Focuses on organizing different parts to work together; similar but more about practical action than conceptual fit.)
Antonime
conflict with (Describes plans or ideas that work against each other instead of supporting each other.)
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undermine (Means to weaken or damage something, the opposite of adjusting it to support something.)
Colocații
align goals with
|align strategy with
|align policies with
|align interests
|align efforts
|align resources with
Teme
business
|politics
|planning
|work
Exemple
- The company is aligning its marketing strategy with its long-term sustainability goals.
- New regulations aim to align national law with international standards.
- Teachers are working to align their lesson plans with the updated curriculum.
- We need to align our budget with our actual priorities.
- The project failed because the team’s expectations were not aligned with the client’s needs.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The manager wants to align the team goals with the company plan.
- The new rule does not align with our values.
- We must align our work with the deadline.
- The two reports do not align with each other.
- The school is trying to align classes with student needs.
Verb
formal
C1
action
3
choose to support a side
To choose to support or agree with a group, person, or idea, often in politics or serious issues.
Tipar de utilizare:
to align (yourself) with [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this with the more neutral "agree" and say *"I align your idea"* instead of "I align with your idea." The verb almost always takes "with" and often uses a reflexive pronoun for people: "align myself/yourself/themselves with."
Sinonime
side with (More informal; directly states choosing one side over another.)
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support (Very general; does not always imply a clear choice between different sides.)
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ally with (Often used for groups or countries forming a partnership; suggests cooperation as well as agreement.)
Antonime
oppose (Means to be against a person, group, or idea instead of supporting it.)
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distance yourself from (Means to avoid connection with a person or idea, the opposite of openly aligning with it.)
Colocații
align with the party
|align yourself with
|countries aligned with
|align with our values
|align closely with
|align firmly with
Teme
politics
|society
|relationships
Exemple
- Several smaller parties chose to align themselves with the ruling coalition.
- The newspaper openly aligned itself with the reform movement.
- During the war, many countries aligned with one of the two superpowers.
- She refused to align with either side in the dispute.
- The organization aligns itself with progressive social causes.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The new leader aligned himself with the younger members.
- Many voters align with that political party.
- She does not want to align with any group.
- Some countries align with the stronger power.
- The company tries to align with green ideas.
Verb
technical
B2
action
4
set text or objects to a margin
In a computer program, to move text or objects so their edges are in a straight line with a side or a guide.
Tipar de utilizare:
to align [text/objects] (left/right/center)
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"make the text straight"* when they mean "align the text." In software, it is more natural to use the specific verb: "align the text left/right/center."
Sinonime
justify (In word processing, can mean align text to both left and right margins; more specific formatting term.)
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arrange (Very general; does not specifically refer to matching edges to a margin or guide.)
Antonime
misalign (Technical opposite; text or objects are not lined up with margins or each other.)
Colocații
align text
|align left
|align right
|align center
|align the columns
|align objects to the grid
Teme
technology
|computing
|design
|communication
Exemple
- Click this button to align the text to the left margin.
- The designer aligned all the icons to the same vertical guide.
- Make sure the table headings are aligned with the columns below.
- You can align multiple shapes by selecting them and using the toolbar.
- The caption isn’t aligned with the image and looks unprofessional.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Please align the title in the center.
- In this program, you can align text left or right.
- He aligned the numbers in one straight column.
- The logo is not aligned with the menu.
- She aligned all the boxes to the top line.
Verb
technical
C1
action
5
adjust machine parts correctly
To move parts in a machine or device into the right position so it works well.
Tipar de utilizare:
to align [part/system] (with [part/system])
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use only "fix" or "repair" instead of the more precise "align" when the problem is about position (e.g., saying *"fix the wheels"* instead of "align the wheels"). In technical contexts, "align" shows that the main action is adjusting position.
Sinonime
calibrate (Focuses on setting accurate measurement or performance; often broader than just physical position.)
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tune (More informal and general; often about performance adjustment rather than precise geometric position.)
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adjust (General verb for making small changes; may or may not involve exact positioning.)
Antonime
throw out of alignment (A phrase meaning to disturb correct positioning so the system no longer works properly.)
Colocații
align the wheels
|align the sensors
|align the laser
|align the printer heads
|align the steering
|properly aligned components
Teme
technology
|engineering
|cars
|work
Exemple
- The technician aligned the printer heads to improve the print quality.
- If the wheels are not aligned, the tires will wear out unevenly.
- The engineer spent the afternoon aligning the laser with the sensor.
- You should align the steering system after replacing major suspension parts.
- The microscope must be carefully aligned before use.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The garage aligned the wheels of my car.
- He aligned the laser with the target.
- The machine does not work because the parts are not aligned.
- The company sent a worker to align the new sensors.
- You must align the printer before you use it.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
align
IPA
GB/əlˈaɪn/
US/əlˈaɪn/
Silabe și accent
align (1 silabă)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: align
- 3rd Person Singular: aligns
- Present Participle: aligning
- Past: aligned
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
aligns
verb
aligning
verb
aligned
verb
Core family
alignment
noun B2
Related words
realign
verb
realignment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
misalign
verb
misalignment
noun
unaligned
adjective
Expresii
align left
1/əlˈaɪn lˈɛft/
fixed phrase
technical
set text to the left margin
In a computer program, to move text so its left side is in a straight line with the left edge of the page or window.
Exemple
- Most documents are easier to read if you align text left.
- Click this icon to align the paragraph left.
- By default, the software will align left any new text you type.
align with
1/əlˈaɪn wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
formal
be in agreement with
To be in the same position, idea, or direction as something, or to agree with it.
Exemple
- Our proposal aligns with the latest industry standards.
- His views do not align with the company’s culture.
- The new policy aligns with international guidelines on data protection.
align yourself with
1/əlˈaɪn jʊɹsˈɛlf wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
formal
choose to support a side
To openly show that you support and agree with a person, group, or idea.
Exemple
- Young activists are increasingly aligning themselves with climate movements.
- She decided to align herself with the reformers in the organization.
- Brands often try to align themselves with popular social causes.