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Phrasal Verb - lining up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. Arranging objects, people, or vehicles in a neat and orderly row or queue.
  2. Preparing oneself or getting ready for an event or activity.
  3. Aligning or bringing things into agreement or harmony.

Examples

No.Example
1The students lined up quietly outside the school before the bell rang.
2I need to line up my ducks in a row before making a decision.
3The traffic came to a standstill as everyone lined up for the border crossing.
4The team members lined up behind their captain before the big game.
5The two countries have been lining up their troops along the border.
6We need to line up our budget with our expenses before the end of the year.
7The children lined up for their turn on the merry-go-round.
8The manager asked the employees to line up for a team meeting.
9The stars in the night sky were perfectly lined up in a row.
10The conductor asked passengers to line up for boarding the train