align
align
/əˈlaın/ verb , aligns, aligned, align·ing
1 : to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position
[ + obj ] The storekeeper carefully aligned [=lined up] the cans on the shelf.
He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
The text is aligned [=in line] with the bottom of the picture.
The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
[ no obj ] The two parts of the machine don't align [=line up] properly.
The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
2 [ + obj ] : to change (something) so that it agrees with or matches something else
The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
3 : to join a group that is supporting or opposing something
[ + obj ] He has aligned himself with the protesters. [=he has joined the protesters]
[ no obj ] She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.