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alinham-se

[ɐ.li.ˈɲɐ̃w̃ sə]
verb
align themselves; line up
1. to arrange or position oneself in a line or in alignment with something
The soldiers align themselves in rows.
Os soldados alinham-se em fileiras.
2. to adopt the same position, opinion, or stance as another party or group
The European countries align themselves with NATO.
Os países europeus alinham-se com a OTAN.
3. to conform or adjust one's behavior or beliefs to match a standard or expectation
They align themselves with the company's values.
Eles alinham-se com os valores da empresa.
Synonyms
acomodam-seposicionam-sedispõem-seconformam-seajustam-se
Antonyms
desalinham-seafastam-sedesviam-seopõem-sedivergem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alinham-se
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
alinham-se
standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'alinham-se politicamente' for political alignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

alinhar-se com alguém - to align oneself with someone
alinhar-se ao lado de - to stand alongside
alinhar-se com as expectativas - to meet expectations
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