align-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: line up or make parallel; bring into proper adjustment

Commentary:
NOTE: Concrete, usually visible alignment

Examples:
Align the baseline of the box with the baseline of the parent box.
The research team also aligned the nanotubes.
Can you align the wheels of my car?
Align your compass with north.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: align.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 4

Sense Number 2: bring into concord

Commentary:
NOTE: Abstract alignment

Examples:
We need to align our strategies.
Where can we find classroom resources aligned with state standards?
Is your sales compensation plan aligned with the times?

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: align.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: associate with; join together

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent[human]] ALIGN (ONESELF) WITH NP2[theme[human]] NP1[agent[human]] ALIGN (PP)
NOTE: this can include groups made up of human entities like companies, movements, parties etc.

Examples:
He aligned himself purposely with Hillary Clinton.
Mark aligned himself with the industrialists.
Bush and Karzai say they are aligned against the Taliban.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: align.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3