Definition line in British English

Draw a straight line.

Each horizontal line on the graph represents fifteen minutes.

the line between Northern Ireland and the Republic

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.

the London to Brighton line

There are plans to reopen the railway line.

He impatiently dismissed this line of thought.

You also need to develop a persuasive line of argument.

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

a line of text

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 walk in a line and not push.

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.

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

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

a new line of perfume

a washing line

Heavy snow brought down power lines.

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.

Buyers are attracted by the sleek lines of the car.

a bass line

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

What line of business are you in exactly?

Light novels are more in my line.

a line of cocaine

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