Definition line in American English

Draw a straight line.

Each horizontal line on the graph represents fifteen minutes.

Buyers are attracted by the sleek lines of the car.

They escaped across the state line into Pennsylvania.

My daughter now wants her own phone line in her bedroom.

It's a very bad line - put the phone down and I'll call you back.

A line of police stood outside the post office as employees were evacuated.

On the far bank were thick reeds and a line of palm trees.

She told the children to stay in line and not push.

There are plans to reopen the train line.

The shipping line is losing money, and the parent company wants to sell it.

He impatiently dismissed this line of thought.

You also need to develop a persuasive line of argument.

What are the main lines of inquiry you intend to pursue?

a line of text

He was so drunk he couldn't walk in a straight line.

Deep snow is blocking the mountain roads that serve as supply lines for the rebels.

Though there is fighting nearby, the camp is not in the line of fire.

I was standing right in his line of vision.

a washing line

Heavy snow brought down power lines.

What line of business are you in exactly?

Light novels are more in my line.

The company is broadening its product lines to attract more buyers.

a new line of perfume

We want to open up lines of communication and provide more information.

The organization's problems were caused by a lack of clear reporting lines.

a bass line

This is just the latest in a long line of such scandals.

a line of cocaine

I cannot repair the car and anyway it is not my line.

When you are a famous singer and put yourself on the line, you must accept criticism.