Line up
verb
To arrange in a straight line.
The teacher told the students to line up before entering the classroom
Often appears as...
- line up straight
- line up in order
verb
To organize or be organized.
They lined up a meeting with the CEO
Often appears as...
- line up a meeting
- line up a deal
verb
To stand or put into line for inspection or in preparation for a race or demonstration.
The runners lined up at the start line
Often appears as...
- line up at the start line
- line up for inspection
Usage tips
Sports
verb
To position oneself in order to achieve a certain goal.
He lined up his target and took the shot
Often appears as...
- line up a shot
- line up a target
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To provide or be provided with something, usually as part of preparations.
The band has lined up a series of concerts for their summer tour
Often appears as...
- line up a job
- line up an opportunity
verb
To align oneself or one's ideas with a person, group or cause.
They lined up with the rebels and fought against the regime
Often appears as...
- line up with allies
- line up with a cause
verb
To arrange in a straight line.
The teacher told the students to line up before entering the classroom
Often appears as...
- line up straight
- line up in order
verb
To organize or be organized.
They lined up a meeting with the CEO
Often appears as...
- line up a meeting
- line up a deal
verb
To stand or put into line for inspection or in preparation for a race or demonstration.
The runners lined up at the start line
Often appears as...
- line up at the start line
- line up for inspection
Usage tips
Sports
verb
To position oneself in order to achieve a certain goal.
He lined up his target and took the shot
Often appears as...
- line up a shot
- line up a target
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To provide or be provided with something, usually as part of preparations.
The band has lined up a series of concerts for their summer tour
Often appears as...
- line up a job
- line up an opportunity
verb
To align oneself or one's ideas with a person, group or cause.
They lined up with the rebels and fought against the regime
Often appears as...
- line up with allies
- line up with a cause
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Lineup
Refers to people or things physically forming a line.
Kids, please line up at the door.
Pro Tip 2/2Sequence Importance
Order is important and is deliberately chosen.
Line up the books by publication date.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Lineup
Refers to people or things physically forming a line.
Kids, please line up at the door.
Pro Tip 2/2Sequence Importance
Order is important and is deliberately chosen.
Line up the books by publication date.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Lineup
Refers to people or things physically forming a line.
Kids, please line up at the door.
Pro Tip 2/2Sequence Importance
Order is important and is deliberately chosen.
Line up the books by publication date.
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