line-up

The coach arranged the players in a line-up on the field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An arrangement of people or things in a row: "line-up" refers to a group of people or objects arranged in a line, often for identification, inspection, or performance.
   • A list or schedule of participants: In entertainment or sports, "line-up" denotes the list of performers, players, or contestants scheduled to appear.
   • A police identification procedure: In law enforcement, a "line-up" is a group of suspects or individuals presented to a witness for identification.

Usage Examples

• (A group of people arranged for identification.)
• (The list of scheduled performers.)
• (The list of players who begin the game.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be in the line-up": to be included among a group of candidates or participants.

  • She is in the line-up for the lead role in the play. (She is a candidate for the main part.)

• "to change the line-up": to alter the composition of a group, especially in sports or entertainment.

  • The coach decided to change the line-up after the first half. (He substituted players in the team.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lineup (n): an alternative spelling of "line-up", often used in informal or journalistic contexts.

  • The concert lineup was impressive. (The list of performers was noteworthy.)

• Line up (phrasal verb): to arrange people or things in a line.

  • Please line up the chairs against the wall. (Arrange them in a straight row.)

Synonyms

• Array: an ordered arrangement of people or things.
• Roster: a list of people, especially performers or players.
• Formation: a particular arrangement of people, especially in sports or military contexts.

Phrasal Verbs

• Line up: to form or arrange in a line.

  • The students lined up outside the classroom. (They formed a queue.)

• Line up with: to align or coordinate with something.

  • Her schedule lines up with mine perfectly. (Her plans match mine.)

Related Idioms

• In the line of fire: in a position of potential danger or criticism.

  • As the team captain, he was in the line of fire after the loss. (He faced blame.)

• Line up one's ducks: to prepare or organize things in advance.

  • She lined up her ducks before the presentation. (She prepared all necessary materials.)