ally

UK
/ˈælaɪ/
US
/ˈælaɪ/

Translations

allynoun
allies
pl
UK
/ˈælaɪ/
US
/ˈælaɪ/
During the war, the country found a strong ally in its neighbor.
Во время войны страна нашла сильного союзника в лице своего соседа.
The company sought an ally to expand its business overseas.
Компания искала партнёра для расширения своего бизнеса за границей.
Additional translations
allyverb
allied
Past Simple
allied
Past Participle
allying
Gerund
UK
/ˈælaɪ/
US
/ˈælaɪ/
The small companies decided to ally to compete with the larger corporation.
Малые компании решили объединяться, чтобы конкурировать с крупной корпорацией.
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Две страны решили союзничать против общего врага.

Definitions

allynoun
A person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose.
During the war, the country sought to strengthen its position by forming an alliance with a powerful ally.
A supporter or advocate who helps another in a particular activity or cause.
She was a strong ally in the fight for equal rights.
allyverb
To unite or connect (a person, group, or thing) with another for mutual benefit.
The agreement allied the small firm with a global distributor.
To enter into an alliance or association for mutual benefit.
Several smaller parties allied to oppose the reforms.