ALIGN

[verb] [T] - to put (two or more things) into a straight lineWhen you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire!Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.(figurative) The major unions are aligned with/behind (= agree with and support) the government on this issue.(figurative) The party is under pressure to align itself more closely with industry (= to support the aims of industry).