align — to arrange in a straight line or in correct relative positions
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to arrange in a straight line or in correct relative positions
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlaɪn/
Korean meaning: 일직선으로 배열하다, 정렬하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**라**인
Example Sentences
- My spine is so crooked that even my chiropractor needs GPS to align it properly.
- The planets will align next month, creating a perfect opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts.
- She decided to align herself with the environmental movement after watching the documentary.
align
VERB//əˈlaɪn//
to arrange in a straight line or in correct relative positions
a construction worker carefully adjusts a long steel beam using a crane control. The worker guides the beam into position with other identical beams already placed in a perfect row. Before his adjustment, the beam was crooked and out of place with the others. Now it forms a straight, orderly line matching the spacing and height of the neighboring beams. Other workers nod approvingly as they see the neat arrangement taking shape. objects being arranged in a straight line in correct relative positions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th century French 'aligner', meaning 'to place in a line'. The French word combines 'a-' (to/toward) with 'ligne' (line).
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📝Examples
“My spine is so crooked that even my chiropractor needs GPS to align it properly.”
“The planets will align next month, creating a perfect opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts.”
“She decided to align herself with the environmental movement after watching the documentary.”
“I tried to align my work schedule with my cat's napping schedule, but apparently cats sleep 20 hours a day.”
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