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1. | [ verb ] form a line | |
Examples: | "The buildings all line up neatly |
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Related terms: | arrange | |
2. | [ verb ] place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel | |
Synonyms: | adjust align aline | |
Examples: | "align the car with the curb" "align the sheets of paper on the table" |
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Related terms: | skew change_orientation realign concenter address true synchronise collimate alignment | |
3. | [ verb ] get something or somebody for a specific purpose | |
Synonyms: | find come_up get_hold | |
Examples: | "I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener" "I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing" "The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter" |
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Related terms: | get | |
4. | [ verb ] form a queue, form a line, stand in line | |
Synonyms: | queue queue_up | |
Examples: | "Customers lined up in front of the store" |
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Related terms: | stand wait | |
5. | [ verb ] dress ranks; of troops | |
Synonyms: | dress | |
Related terms: | position | |
Similar spelling: |
lineup |