collimate

A verb used to describe the act of aligning or making parallel, especially in optics or physics.

• 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для описания действия по выравниванию или приведению в параллельное положение, особенно в оптике или физике.

1. Align parallel C2 formal technical

   To make or place something parallel to a given line or axis.

   • The technician collimated the laser beam for precise measurements.
   • Engineers collimated the mirrors in the telescope.
   • The device is designed to collimate light rays.

   🇷🇺Коллимировать

   Synonyms: alignline upparallelize

   Antonyms: dispersedivergemisalignscatter

2. Adjust optical instrument C2 formal technical

   To adjust the line of sight or optical axis of an instrument, such as a telescope or microscope, for accurate alignment.

   • He collimated the telescope to get a clearer view of the stars.
   • The microscope needs to be collimated before use.
   • She carefully collimated the binoculars for optimal focus.

   🇷🇺Коллимировать

   Synonyms: adjustalignline uporientsight

• collimated past participle
• collimated past simple
• collimating present participle
• collimates third person singular