gradual alignment
noun phraseUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl əˈlaɪnmənt/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl əˈlaɪnmənt/
Gradual alignment is when things slowly move into the right place or line up step by step.
The gradual alignment of the planets took many nights to watch.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of slowly bringing ideas or plans into agreement.
The gradual alignment of the two teams' goals helped the project succeed.
3. A slow change in the position of parts so they fit together correctly.
The mechanic checked the gradual alignment of the wheels over several test drives.
4. The steady matching of a person's actions with a rule or standard.
Her gradual alignment with the safety rules made the lab safer.