Align | Mean of align in English Dictionary

/əˈlaɪn/

• Verb
• to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position
1. The storekeeper carefully aligned [=lined up] the cans on the shelf.
2. He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
3. The text is aligned [=in line] with the bottom of the picture.
4. The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
5. The two parts of the machine don't align [=line up] properly.
6. The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
• to change (something) so that it agrees with or matches something else
1. The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
• to join a group that is supporting or opposing something
1. He has aligned himself with the protesters. [=he has joined the protesters]
2. She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.