expression, ichidan verb
work together; be classmates; sit side by side
Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to put desks side by side', used to describe people studying or working together in the same class, workplace, or group. Often implies a shared environment or experience.
彼とは高校時代に机を並べた仲だ。
We were classmates in high school.
同じ部署で机を並べて働いている。
We work side by side in the same department.