を合わせる

to align; to bring together; to adjust or match something to something else

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phrase Uncommon #10,631

to align; to bring together; to adjust or match something to something else The exact meaning depends on the noun before を: it can mean to adjust something to match, put things together, coordinate, join forces, or bring something into focus. The form を合わせる is usually used as part of a larger expression, such as 力を合わせる (join forces), 目を合わせる (make eye contact), or ピントを合わせる (focus).

JA: 私は望遠鏡のピントを合わせる。

EN: I focus the telescope.

この服にはどんなアクセサリーを合わせるつもり？

What accessories are you planning to pair with this outfit?

彼はほとんどだれとでも調子を合わせることができた。

He could get along with almost anyone.

そいつと何かを合わせるなら…白ワインがいいね。

If you're pairing it with something, white wine would be good.

— アトランティス失われた帝国 (2001)

台本に俳優じゃなくて俳優に台本を合わせるんだ

You adapt the script to the actors, not the actors to the script.

— ラ・ラ・ランド (2016)