in line

in line
adjective
1. being next in a line of succession (Freq. 1)
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he was in line for the presidency

• Similar to: ↑succeeding
2. awaiting something; especially something due
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people were in line at the checkout counter

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she was in line for promotion

• Similar to: ↑eligible
adverb
one behind another in a line or queue (Freq. 1)
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they waited in line for the tickets

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1 the poor stood in line for food: IN A QUEUE, in a row, in a file.
2 the adverts are in line with the editorial style: IN AGREEMENT, in accord, in accordance, in harmony, in step, in compliance.
3 in line with the bullseye: IN ALIGNMENT, aligned, level, at the same height; abreast, side by side.
4 the referee kept him in line: UNDER CONTROL, in order, in check.
→ line

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phrasal
: in or into a lineal arrangement: as
a. : in a straight line : in or into alignment
b. : in or into a state of harmonious conformity
c. : in or into order or control

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in line
1. In a straight line
2. In agreement or harmony (with with)
3. In the running (with for)
4. In contention (with for)
5. In a line of succession (with to)
6. Under control
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Main Entry: ↑line

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1) under control

that threat kept a lot of people in line

2) in a row waiting to proceed

I always peer at other people's shopping carts as we stand in line

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in line
1
— used to say that someone should get something or is likely to get something

He's in line for a promotion. = He's in line to get a promotion. [=he is going to be given a promotion]

2
— used to refer to a person or thing that follows or could follow another person or thing

The Vice President is first in line to succeed the President.

3 : doing what other people want or expect : in a state of agreement or cooperation

He says he'll cooperate, but I don't know how much longer we can keep him in line.

— see also ↑line 3b (above), 1
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Main Entry: ↑line

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in (a) ˈline (with sth) idiom
in a position that forms a straight line with sth

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An eclipse happens when the earth and moon are in line with the sun.

Main entry: ↑lineidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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