line-up
[noun]
Synonyms: arrangement, array, row, selection, team

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line up phrasal verb (see also line)

1. if people line up, or if you line them up, they stand in a row or line, or you make them do this:
Line up, everybody!
line somebody ↔ up
He lined us all up in the corridor.

2. line something ↔ up to arrange things in a row:
I lined the bottles up on the sideboard.

3. line something ↔ up to move one thing so that it is in the correct position in relation to something else
line something ↔ up with
The windows should be lined up with the door frame.

4. line somebody/something ↔ up to arrange for something to happen or for someone to be available for an event:
We’ve lined up some excellent speakers for tonight.
He’s already got a new job lined up.
⇒ line-up

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ˈline-up noun [countable usually singular]

1. the players in a sports team who play in a particular game:
This was his first match in the starting line-up (=the players who begin the game).

2. a group of people, especially performers, who have agreed to be involved in an event:
The line-up included top bands Prodigy and Radiohead.

3. a number of events or programmes arranged to follow each other:
a wonderful line-up of programmes for Christmas and the New Year

4. especially American English a row of people who stand in front of a witness to a crime, who is then asked if he or she recognizes any of them as the criminal Synonym : identification parade British English

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line up
line up (something)
to organize or arrange for something to be done.
Lee had already lined up a good lawyer to handle his case.

I'll try to line something up for Saturday — maybe we could go to the museum.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of line up (= to form a line)

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line up something
line up (something)
to organize or arrange for something to be done.
Lee had already lined up a good lawyer to handle his case.

I'll try to line something up for Saturday — maybe we could go to the museum.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of line up (= to form a line)

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line up
1. • line up
take places in a line or formation, stand one behind another
We were forced to line up in front of the movie theater for over one hour.

2. • line up (something with something)
adjust two things correctly
The carpenter lined up the two pieces of wood before he nailed them together.

3. • line up (someone for something)
arrange, schedule someone for something
We were unable to line up a speaker for Sunday evening so we must cancel the meeting.

4. • line up (someone with someone)
supply a person with a date/companion
We tried to line up my friend's sister with our friend but it was not a successful match.

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line up
v. phr.
1. To take places in a line or formation; stand side by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern.
The boys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard.
The football team lined up in a "T" formation.
2. To put in line.
John lined up the pool balls.
3. To adjust correctly.
The garage man lined up the car's wheels.
4a. informal To make ready for action; complete a plan or agreement for; arrange.
Henry's friends lined up so many votes for him that he won the election.
Roger lined up a summer job before school was out.
The superintendent lined up all the new teachers he needed before he went on vacation.
4b. informal To become ready for action; come together in preparation or agreement.
The football schedule is lining up well; the coach has arranged all games except one.
Larry wanted to go to the seashore for the family vacation, but the rest of the family lined up against him.
Compare: GANG UP, SHAPE UP, TAKE SIDES.

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