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to line up
[phrase form: line]
01
to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction
Dialect
American
American
Examples
The students lined up to get their lunch.
The fans lined up for hours to get into the concert.
02
to place individuals or objects in a line or row
Examples
The teacher is lining the students up in alphabetical order for the spelling test.
The store manager is lining up the products on the shelves to create a more appealing display.
03
to align or position something precisely in relation to another thing
Transitive
Examples
The electrician lined up the wires in the circuit box to prevent short circuits.
To capture a clear image, we must make sure to line the camera lens up with the subject.
04
to schedule or organize an event, activity, or person to make sure they are present or available
Examples
The organizers are lining up speakers for the conference months in advance.
The company has lined several potential investors up for the new project.
05
(in football) to assume one's designated position on the field or pitch before the start of the game
Examples
The players lined up in their respective formations, each team eager to gain an early advantage.
The coach instructed his players to line up carefully, emphasizing the importance of strategic positioning.
06
to stand together in support of a group or cause
Examples
The community decided to line up behind the initiative to improve local education.
It was heartening to see individuals line up and advocate for policies addressing climate change.
07
to be in agreement with something
Examples
The witness 's testimony did n't line up with the security camera footage.
The facts presented in the report line up with our own observations.
