Phrasal Verb - lining up
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.Definition
- Arranging objects, people, or vehicles in a neat and orderly row or queue.
- Preparing oneself or getting ready for an event or activity.
- Aligning or bringing things into agreement or harmony.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The students lined up quietly outside the school before the bell rang. |
| 2 | I need to line up my ducks in a row before making a decision. |
| 3 | The traffic came to a standstill as everyone lined up for the border crossing. |
| 4 | The team members lined up behind their captain before the big game. |
| 5 | The two countries have been lining up their troops along the border. |
| 6 | We need to line up our budget with our expenses before the end of the year. |
| 7 | The children lined up for their turn on the merry-go-round. |
| 8 | The manager asked the employees to line up for a team meeting. |
| 9 | The stars in the night sky were perfectly lined up in a row. |
| 10 | The conductor asked passengers to line up for boarding the train |