line up

/lˈaɪn ˈʌp/

to line up

MAIN VERB

to stand or be arranged in a line or row

to stand in a line of people waiting to do or buy something

synonyms : queue

place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

synonyms : adjust

antonyms : skew

get something or somebody for a specific purpose

synonyms : come up

take one's position before a kick-off

arrange in ranks

synonyms : dress

Examples

1. At a countryside farm festival, attendees line up for a taste of the famous trotter barbecue.

2. His shoes were lined up neatly in the hall.

3. He lined up the bones and set the arm.

4. She got the students to line up and walk quietly to the cafeteria.