Definition of In line

1. Adjective. Being next in a line of succession. "He was in line for the presidency"

Similar to: Succeeding

2. Adverb. One behind another in a line or queue. "They waited in line for the tickets"

3. Adjective. Awaiting something; especially something due. "She was in line for promotion"
Similar to: Eligible

Definition of In line

1. Adjective. (idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: of three or more objects) Positioned in a straight line. ¹

3. Adjective. (not comparable) assuming a position in the future. ¹

4. Adverb. one behind another; in a queue ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of In Line

in jest
in kind
in labor(p)
in large quantities
in law unit
in law units
in layman's terms
in laymen's terms
in league
in league(p)
in length(p)
in lieu
in lieu of
in light of
in like wise
in line (current term)
in litteris
in living memory
in loco
in loco parentis
in love
in love with
in low spirits
in medias res
in memoriam
in memorium
in moderation
in my opinion
in name
in name only

Literary usage of In line

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"... the two has its own charm and beauty ; the liberty of the one is charming, and the restraint of the other is admirable also in its right place. in line- ..."

2. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"... left at Triune to join the command without delay, which it did on the thirtieth. My command was encamped in line of battle, Sheridan's on the left ..."

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