align
align definition
align (ə līn′)
transitive verb
- to bring into a straight line; adjust by line
- to bring (parts or components, as the wheels of a car) into proper coordination
- 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.
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