What does "aligned" mean?

1. (physically in a line) placed or arranged in a straight line or in the correct position relative to something else. 2. (sharing goals) agreeing with or supporting the same ideas, plans, or goals as someone else.

aligned

adj.

US //əˈɫaɪnd// UK //ɐlˈaɪnd// aligned

1 physically in a line (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

placed or arranged in a straight line or in the correct position relative to something else.

arranged in a straight line or in correct relative positions. Often used with the preposition 'with'.

Example

Make sure the edges of the two boards are perfectly aligned before you glue them.

Example

The technician ensured the laser was precisely aligned with the sensor to prevent any data loss during the experiment.
- crooked
- skewed
- misaligned
2 sharing goals (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

agreeing with or supporting the same ideas, plans, or goals as someone else.

allied or in agreement with a particular group, ideology, or set of objectives. Frequently appears in business and political contexts.

Example

The marketing team and the sales team need to be aligned on the new strategy.

Example

The company's long-term sustainability goals are closely aligned with international environmental standards.
- conflicting
- opposed

Idioms1 entry

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stars are aligned
Present conditions are favorable; future prospects are good.