align
/əˈlaɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: aligns · aligning
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To form a line; to fall into line.
Verb
Examples
The pedestrians aligned in such a way that from above they made a pyramidal pattern.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To adjust to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “align” mean?
To form a line; to fall into line.
Is “align” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.