in line

/ɪn laɪn/
/ɪn laɪn/
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Definitions of in line
  1. adjective
    awaiting something; especially something due
    “people were in line at the checkout counter”
    “she was in line for promotion”
    synonyms:
    eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
  2. adjective
    being next in a line of succession
    “he was in line for the presidency”
    synonyms:
    succeeding
    coming after or following
  3. adverb
    one behind another in a line or queue
    “they waited in line for the tickets”
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