alignment

S2 W2

BrE /əˈlaɪnmənt/ AmE /əˈlaɪnmənt/

noun en → es

1 POSITIONING [singular] B1

the state of being in a straight line or correct position relative to something else

alineación, posición correcta

  • alignment with something

Collocations alignment of the teeth · alignment of the planets

  • The alignment of the car's wheels needs to be checked.

    La alineación de las ruedas del coche necesita ser comprobada.

2 AGREEMENT [singular] B2

an agreement or arrangement between people, organizations, etc., to work together towards a common goal

acuerdo, alineación

  • alignment with somebody/something

Collocations political alignment · strategic alignment

  • There is a growing alignment between the two parties on economic issues.

    Hay un creciente acuerdo entre los dos partidos en cuestiones económicas.

3 COORDINATION [singular] C1

the process of making different parts or aspects work together effectively

coordinación, alineación

  • alignment of something

Collocations alignment of goals · alignment of interests

  • The company's new strategy aims to achieve better alignment between departments.

    La nueva estrategia de la empresa busca lograr una mejor coordinación entre departamentos.