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.