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Phrasal Verb - queuing up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The action of forming a line or group, typically to wait one's turn for something, such as a ride or a service. It implies that there is a system in place to manage the order in which people or things will be served or accessed.

Examples​

No.Example
1The crowd queued up outside the concert venue hours before the doors opened.
2We queued up at the deli counter to order our sandwiches.
3The line for the rollercoaster queued up around the corner.
4The passengers queued up to board the plane.
5The line for the restroom queued up during halftime.
6The employees queued up their tasks in order to complete them efficiently.
7The cars queued up at the border crossing.
8The job applicants queued up for interviews.
9The students queued up for the school bus.
10The customers queued up to return their purchases.

Phrasal Verb - lining up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb lining up

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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