to shift from one side to the other when running before the wind, as a fore-and-aft sail or its boom.

to alter course so that a fore-and-aft sail shifts in this manner.

to cause to jibe.

the act of jibing.

verb

clash , disagree

verb

accord , conform , correspond , dovetail , fit , fit in , go , harmonize , match , resemble , square , tally , check , chime , comport with , consist , gibe , (colloq.) agree , agree , mesh , shift , tack