HyperDic: in_line

English > 3 senses of the expression in line:
ADVERBallin lineone behind another in a line or queue
ADJECTIVEallin linebeing next in a line of succession
allin lineawaiting something
English > in line: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnext in a line of succession.
Example"he was in line for the presidency"
Broadersucceedingcoming after or following
English > in line: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningawaiting something; especially something due.
Examples
  • "people were in line at the checkout counter"
  • "she was in line for promotion"
BroadereligibleQualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
English > in line: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningOne behind another in a line or queue.
Example"they waited in line for the tickets"

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