An inline function, which I mentioned above, is one that the compiler copies into the code everywhere it is needed, rather than making a function call - which is relatively expensive at run-time - and having the code sitting in just one place, ready to be called from elsewhere.
To “align” is to make something be “in line” with something else. If the Student Association is choosing their activities to match what students need, “aligned” would be the better choice. If they’re merely commenting that their choices happened to turn out that way, then “in line” works better. The plan is aligned with our objectives. The results are in line with our forecast.