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in line

in·line

uncommon
adverb (1) adjective (2)

adverb

1.

one behind another in a line or queue

  • “they waited in line for the tickets”
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adjective

1.

awaiting something; especially something due

  • “people were in line at the checkout counter”
  • “she was in line for promotion”
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2.

being next in a line of succession

  • “he was in line for the presidency”
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Origin

From in- + line.

Phrases

  • in-line code
  • in-line engine
  • in-line expansion
  • in-line skating

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