Word
aligning
Phoneticsalign·ing
US/əˈɫaɪnɪŋ/
UK/ɐlˈaɪnɪŋ/
Definition
adj. describing things that are in a straight line or that match each other's goals and ideas.
adj. positioned in a straight line or in correct relative positions; having a shared agreement or purpose. Often used as a participial adjective to describe systems or interests that correspond.
Examples
“The company is aligning its goals with the new environmental laws.”
“By aligning the wheels correctly, the mechanic ensured the car would stop pulling to the left.”
“The success of the merger depends on aligning the corporate cultures of both firms to prevent internal friction and ensure a unified strategy moving forward.”
Examples
simple
“The company is aligning its goals with the new environmental laws.”
contextual
“By aligning the wheels correctly, the mechanic ensured the car would stop pulling to the left.”
complex
“The success of the merger depends on aligning the corporate cultures of both firms to prevent internal friction and ensure a unified strategy moving forward.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following 'be' or 'become'; frequently takes the preposition 'with'.
Real-World Examples
“Hamas accuses Board of Peace of aligning with Israel after excluding UN agency for Palestinians from Gaza operations.” “Hours before the vote, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced Paris was planning to abandon Mercator for its maps of the world, aligning his Government with the broader effort championed by the African Union.” Scan code
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