align

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de disposer ou positionner des objets en ligne ou dans un rapport correct les uns avec les autres, ainsi que pour amener à un accord ou à une coopération.

A verb used to indicate the act of arranging or positioning things in a straight line or in proper relation to each other, or to bring into agreement or cooperation.

1. Arrange in a straight lineB1formal

   To place or arrange objects in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

   aligner (en ligne droite)

   • The carpenter aligned the shelves perfectly.
   • Please align the chairs with the edge of the table.
   • The mechanic aligned the wheels of the car.

   Synonymesarrayline uprangeregulatesetstraighten

   Antonymesdisarrangedistortmisalignscatterskew

2. Support or agree withB2formal

   To give support to a group, person, or set of ideas; to agree with.

   s'aligner sur / adhérer à

   • She decided to align herself with the progressive party.
   • The company's policies align with our values.
   • Many countries aligned against the new trade agreement.

   Synonymesallyassociatebackconformcooperateendorsesupportsympathize

   Antonymesconflictdisagreedissentdivergeoppose

3. Coordinate or harmonizeB2formal

   To bring into agreement or cooperation with a particular group or system.

   aligner (sur)

   • We need to align our goals with the budget.
   • The teams aligned their schedules for the project.
   • His actions do not align with his words.

   Synonymesaccordconformcooperatecoordinateharmonizeintegratematchmeshreconcilesynchronize

   Antonymesclashconflictdifferdisagreedivergeoppose