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verb ADV. accurately, correctly, properly | fully | roughly | horizontally, vertically PREP. along He argued that important historical sites were aligned along straight lines of mystic energy. | with This pillar is roughly aligned with the others. PHRASAL VERBS align yourself with sb/sth ADV. closely, firmly The group does not want to align itself too closely with the government.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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align yourself with sb/sth
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If you align yourself with an organization or person, you agree with and support their aims
• The party is under pressure to align itself more closely with industry.
• The major unions are aligned with the government on this issue.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs