# aligning

/əˈɫaɪnɪŋ/ (US) · /ɐlˈaɪnɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aligning
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

describing things that are in a straight line or that match each other's goals and ideas.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a participial adjective following 'be' or 'become'; frequently takes the preposition 'with'.

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