align
Prononciation : [əˈlaɪn]
Contexte : « relationship »
(verb) to arrange things in a straight line or to make them match up. It's like when you line up your toys so they are all facing the same way.
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She aligned the puzzle pieces so they fit together perfectly.
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The books on the shelf were not aligned; some were crooked and out of order.
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Can you help me align these blocks so they are straight?
Contexte : « reach agreement »
(verb) to make sure that ideas or goals are the same. It's like agreeing with your friends about what game to play after having different ideas.
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The team members aligned their strategies to work towards a common goal.
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They didn't align their plans well, so their project didn't turn out right.
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Are we aligned on what we want to achieve for the school event?
Contexte : « similarity »
(verb) to position something in relation to something else in a way that shows connection or similarity. Like when you match colors in your drawing.
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He aligned his artwork with the theme of the competition.
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Her design did not align with the teacher's instructions, so she needed to make changes.
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Does this picture align with the ideas we discussed in class?