aline

/ə'lain/ Cách viết khác : (align) /ə'lain/
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aline

The mechanic must aline the front wheels of the car.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To place or arrange things so they form a straight line or are in proper relative position; to make parallel or straight.
    • To bring into agreement, cooperation, or alliance; to adjust or harmonize with a particular principle, group, or standard.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To fall into line; to come into proper adjustment or alignment.
Usage and Examples

  • Transitive Verb:

    • The architect helped us aline the columns perfectly.
    • Please aline the text to the left margin.
    • The manager sought to aline the team's goals with the company's new strategy.

  • Intransitive Verb:

    • The wheels of the car finally alined after the repair.
    • Our interests aline on this critical issue.
Advanced Usage
  • "To aline oneself with": To publicly support or associate oneself with a particular person, group, or set of ideas.
    • The politician chose to aline himself with the environmental movement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Align: This is the far more common modern spelling of "aline." The two words are variants with identical meanings. "Align" is preferred in contemporary usage.
  • Alignment (n): The state of being in correct or appropriate coordination or position.
    • The mechanic checked the wheel alignment.
  • Realign (v): To change or restore to a different or correct alignment.
    • We need to realign our marketing approach.
Synonyms
  • Line up: To arrange in a line.
  • Straighten: To make straight.
  • Adjust: To change or move something slightly to achieve the desired fit, position, or result.
  • Coordinate: To bring the different elements of a complex activity or organization into a harmonious or efficient relationship.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Aline with: To bring something into conformity or agreement with something else.
    • The new policy is designed to aline with international standards.
Related Idioms
  • (To be) in alinement/alignment: To be in a state of agreement or alliance.
    • The two departments are finally in alignment on the project budget.
  • Out of alinement/alignment: Not in proper position or agreement.
    • The bridge supports are out of alignment, causing stress.
aline

The mechanic must aline the front wheels of the car.

Verb
  1. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
    • align the car with the curb
    • align the sheets of paper on the table

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