collimate

/ˌkɑləˈmeɪt/
IPA guide

Other forms: collimating; collimated

Definitions of collimate
  1. verb
    make or place parallel to something
    synonyms: parallel
    see moresee less
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument)
    see moresee less
    type of:
    adjust, align, aline, line up
    place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘collimate'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family