collimate

(verb)

verb

1. make or place parallel to something

Similar word(s): parallel

Definition categories: change, alter, modify

2. adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument)

Definition categories: change, adjust, align, aline

Sentences with collimate as a verb:

- Lead bricks were placed around the radioactive source so that the escaping gamma rays would be limited to a collimated beam rather than filling the lab.

- I need to collimate my telescope so that the images are clearer.