Lexic.us

Definition of In line

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

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

3. Adjective. Awaiting something; especially something due. "She was in line for promotion"

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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