align

align (oneself) with

To support, agree with, or form an alliance with a particular person or idea. As soon as I explained how the plan would benefit the company financially, the CFO aligned himself with the idea. Heather aligned herself with an animal rights group and began promoting veganism.
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the stars align

The current situation or set of conditions is ideal for the prospects of some activity or endeavor. All of the pieces just fell into place for the project to get underway. It's like the stars aligned or something.
See also: align, star

the stars are aligned

The current situation or set of conditions is ideal for the prospects of some activity or endeavor. It seems the stars are aligned for the team to finally take home the championship trophy this year. All of the pieces just fell into place for the project to get underway. It's like the stars were aligned.
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the stars have aligned

The current situation or set of conditions is ideal for the prospects of some activity or endeavor. It seems the stars have aligned for the team to finally take home the championship trophy this year. All of the pieces just fell into place for the project to get underway. It's like the stars had aligned.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

align oneself with someone or something

Fig. to bring oneself into agreement with someone or someone's ideas; to associate oneself with someone or someone's cause. She sought to align herself with the older members.
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align something with something

to adjust, straighten, or arrange something in reference to something else. Try to align this piece with the one next to it.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • align (oneself) with
  • align oneself with
  • align with
  • of benefit
  • for (one's) benefit
  • for somebody's benefit
  • do well
  • plant pears for your heirs
  • be well in
  • be well in (with)
References in periodicals archive
"The Align privacy panels, which also serve as bulletin boards, helped to address these needs."
Ergonomic workstations help electronics manufacturer increase productivity
If the interests of those involved in the success of the company--all the customers--are aligned in parallel, then all will win.
The power of parallel: companies can achieve remarkable levels of growth by seeking to bring in line the interests of the customers with the interests of the company
Clear guidance on the business risk appetite and risk management is necessary to align the risk-reward-reputation preferences of all stakeholders, including the tax director and the tax department.
Tax risk and strong corporate governance
Among the challenges facing CEOs and other leaders are fostering individual thinking and innovative actions, while simultaneously ensuring that mindsets and behaviours are aligned.
CEO communication: if you want them to listen, speak their language
When properly aligned, the molecules inside an LCD turn pixels on and off by twisting and rotating in response to electronic signals sent by the computer processor.
IBM SCIENTISTS REPORT SIGNIFICANT BREAKTHROUGH IN COMPUTER DISPLAY MANUFACTURING
Caputo is a well-known program manager in the workplace industry and will lead large programs for Align's strategic clients.
Align hires senior program manager, workplace technology
The strongside DT will align in a 1 technique and the weakside DT in a 4 technique.
Stud defense
MarginMax aligns the organization to facilitate understanding and management of all the key drivers that maximize gross margin.
Integration strategy key to margin management: new methodologies allow companies to take a systematic approach to improving profitability without having to undertake a massive transformation. (Profitability)
The district also implemented Compass Learning software, aligned it with the district's curriculum in all grades and content areas, and reinforced such topics as butterflies, for example, using technology.
Self-examination: new law means more technology for new tests.
With a simple, focused vision, clearly articulated, effective leaders align people behind corporate objectives.
Let's get personal ... and get involved
However, while polythiophenes have many superior properties, researchers can't easily align the molecules within a sample, which limits current flow.
Plastic electric: lining up the future of conducting polymers
This fall I worked with a K-12 school system to align its curriculum with state and professional education standards, including those from the International Society for Technology in Education.
Setting effective standards: online resources make alignment with standards easy and effective. (the online edge)
SmileDirectClub announced the decision in the arbitration brought by SmileDirectClub against Align Technology Inc.
SmileDirectClub says ruling finds Align in violation of restrictive covenants
Before that happens, however, researchers must find better ways to grow and align these carbon nanotubes.
Superlong nanotubes can form a grid. (Nanoscale Networks)