in line

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in line

/ɪnˈlaɪ̯n/ Canada, US, UK
/ɪnˈlɑ̟ɪ̯n/ Australia
/ɪnˈlɒ̈ɪ̯n/ Australia
/ɘnˈlɑ̟e̝n/ New Zealand
/ɘnˈlɒ̈e̝n/ New Zealand
/ɪnˈlaːn/

Rhymes with -aɪn

adjective more in line · most in line

idiomatic Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules. "[Plant] rescues are usually organized by local garden clubs, but before you grab your shovel and head for the door, check with local government agencies to make sure you're in line with regulations."
Similar: consistent, fitting, in step, commensurate, compatible, compliant, conformable, conformant, congruent, congruous, in line, proportionate
In a queue, waiting one's turn.
Similar: on line
Of three or more objects, positioned in a straight line. Please stand in line for the pledge of allegiance.
idiomatic, not comparable Assuming a position in the future. He's third in line to be president.

adverb

not comparable One behind another; in a queue. I'm waiting in line at the bakery.

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adj appropriate to expectations

Español	(tener/mantener) a raya
Français	en règle
Русский	соответствующий sootvetstvujuščij

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@misc{in_line_2026,
  title = {in line},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/in%20line},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}