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align definition

align (ə līn′)

transitive verb

  1. to bring into a straight line; adjust by line
  2. to bring (parts or components, as the wheels of a car) into proper coordination
  3. to bring into agreement, close cooperation, etc. he aligned himself with the liberals

Etymology: Fr aligner < a-, to + ligner < ligne, line

intransitive verb

to come or fall into line; line up

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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