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Definition line up in British English

line up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to form a row, or to put people or things in a row

Example

The books are lined up on a shelf above the desk.

Example

All children must line up when the whistle goes.

Synonyms and related words
queue line up push in prepend sort arrange
2

to organize or prepare things for an event or a series of events

Example

We have a series of activities lined up to keep you entertained.

Synonyms and related words
organize prepare plan
3

to move something into the correct position in relation to something else, especially so that it is level with it

Example

He lined the ball up and kicked it straight into the net.

Example

Hold a pen in front of you and line up its tip with some distant object.

Synonyms and related words
prepend sort arrange
4

if people are lining up to do something, they all want to do it at the same time

Example

Her colleagues are lining up to demand her resignation.

Synonyms and related words
want wish fancy
Definition line up in British English