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aligning

[əˈlaɪnɪŋ]
verb (gerund/present participle)
alinhar
1. arranging or positioning in a straight line or in correct relative position
The mechanic is aligning the wheels of the car.
O mecânico está alinhando as rodas do carro.
2. bringing into agreement or cooperation with something else
The company is aligning its strategy with market demands.
A empresa está alinhando sua estratégia com as demandas do mercado.
3. placing or arranging side by side
Aligning the text to the left margin improves readability.
Alinhar o texto à margem esquerda melhora a legibilidade.
Synonyms
arrangingpositioninglining upcoordinatingsynchronizing
Antonyms
misaligningoffsettingseparatingdisaligning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alinhar
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
alinhar
standard usage, technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alinhar
standard usage
Portugal
alinhar
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

aligning the stars
getting on the same page
pulling in the same direction
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