aligned

UK
/əˈlaɪnd/
US
/əˈlaɪnd/

Translations

alignedadjective
more aligned
Comp.
most aligned
Super.
UK
/əˈlaɪnd/
US
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The books on the shelf were perfectly aligned.
Les livres sur l'étagère étaient parfaitement alignés.
Additional translations
alignéAu sens figuré, en accord avec une politique, une équipe ou une cause.
alignedpast participle
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US
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Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that has been brought into alignment; distinct from the gradable adjective sense.
All components must be aligned before the machine is switched on.
Tous les composants doivent être alignés avant que la machine ne soit mise en marche.
alignverb

aligned

Past Simple

aligned
Past Simple
aligned
Past Participle
aligning
Gerund
UK
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US
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alignerSe dit d’un objet ou d’éléments que l’on place en ligne droite ou dans une position correcte par rapport à un repère.
The technician aligned the satellite dish to ensure optimal signal reception.
Le technicien a aligné la parabole satellite afin d’assurer une réception optimale du signal.
alignerS’emploie aussi au sens d’ordonner, d’harmoniser ou de rendre conforme à autre chose.
The company aligned its policies with the new regulations.
L’entreprise a aligné ses politiques sur les nouvelles réglementations.
s'alignerForme pronominale pour le sens intransitif : entrer dans le même alignement ou se disposer correctement.
When the gears align, the machine operates smoothly.
Lorsque les engrenages s’alignent, la machine fonctionne sans à-coups.
Additional translations
s'aligner surEmploi fréquent au sens figuré pour des politiques, des positions ou des décisions.
se rallier àSe dit surtout d’une personne, d’un groupe ou d’un parti qui prend parti pour une cause ou un camp.

Definitions

alignedadjective
Arranged in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
The books on the shelf were perfectly aligned, creating a neat and orderly appearance.
In agreement or cooperation with a particular group, policy, or cause.
Her views were aligned with the company's mission, making her a perfect fit for the team.
Adjusted or positioned in relation to something else.
The satellite dish was aligned to receive the strongest possible signal from the broadcasting station.
alignedpast participle
Past participle of the verb "align," describing something that has been brought into proper alignment or adjusted into a desired position.
All components must be aligned before the machine is switched on.
alignverb
To place or arrange things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
The technician aligned the satellite dish to ensure optimal signal reception.
To adjust or change something so that it agrees with or matches something else.
The company aligned its policies with the new regulations.
To bring people or groups into agreement or cooperation with a particular cause or policy.
The political party aligned itself with environmental activists to gain more support.
To come into or be in a straight line or in correct relative positions; to line up.
When the gears align, the machine operates smoothly.