line up

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line up

The children line up at the classroom door before recess.

Definition

  1. Verb (Transitive):

    • To arrange people or things in a straight row or in a particular order.
    • To align or position something so that it is straight or parallel with something else.
    • To secure or obtain something or someone for a particular purpose or event.

  2. Verb (Intransitive):

    • To form or stand in a line or queue.
    • To assume a position in a formation, as in sports.
Usage and Examples

  • Verb (Transitive - to arrange in a row):

    • The teacher lined up the children by height.
    • He lined up his toy soldiers on the shelf.

  • Verb (Transitive - to align):

    • Please line up the text with the left margin.
    • The mechanic lined up the wheels of the car.

  • Verb (Transitive - to secure/obtain):

    • The festival organizers have lined up several famous bands.
    • She lined up a great speaker for the conference.

  • Verb (Intransitive - to form a queue):

    • People began to line up hours before the store opened.
    • We had to line up for tickets.

  • Verb (Intransitive - to assume a position):

    • The players lined up for the national anthem.
    • The team is lining up for a penalty kick.
Advanced Usage

  • "to have something lined up": To have something planned or arranged for the future.

    • He already has a new job lined up for when he graduates.

  • "line up behind (someone/something)": To publicly show support for a person, idea, or cause.

    • The party members lined up behind their new leader.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lineup (noun): A list of people or things participating in an event, especially the players in a sports team or the performers in a show.
    • The concert featured an impressive lineup of musicians.
Synonyms
  • Arrange, align, queue (up), form a line, secure, obtain.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Line up with: To be in agreement or alignment with something.
    • His story doesn't line up with the facts.
    • Our goals line up perfectly with the company's mission.
Related Idioms
  • On the line: At risk.
    • His reputation was on the line.
    • Thousands of jobs are on the line.
line up

The children line up at the classroom door before recess.

Verb
  1. take one's position before a kick-off
  2. arrange in ranks
    • dress troops
  3. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
    • align the car with the curb
    • align the sheets of paper on the table
  4. form a queue, form a line, stand in line
    • Customers lined up in front of the store
  5. get something or somebody for a specific purpose
    • I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener
    • I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing
    • The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter
  6. form a line
    • The buildings all line up neatly

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