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| a·lign [ ə ln ] (past and past participle a·ligned, present participle a·lign·ing, 3rd person present singular a·ligns) or a·line [ ə ln ] (past and past participle a·lined, present participle a·lin·ing, 3rd person present singular a·lines) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb bring something into line: to place something in a straight line or in an orderly position in relation to something else, or be placed in this way
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2. transitive and intransitive verb bring or come into correct position: to bring something such as different parts of a machine or structure, into the correct position with respect to each other or something else, or come into this position
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3. transitive and intransitive verb declare support for somebody or something: to declare your support, or the support of somebody or something you represent, for a person, group, argument, or point of view
 The country aligned itself with NATO.
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4. intransitive verb form line: to become arranged in a line
The marching band aligned behind the drum major.
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| [15th century. < Old French alignier< Latin linea "line"] |
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| a·lign·er noun |
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