Meaning of in line in English

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Classifying Adjective
in line
Definitions
1. awaiting something
Examples
- « especially something due »
- « people were in line at the checkout counter »
- « she was in line for promotion »
Synonyms
- eligible
2. being next in a line of succession
Examples
- « he was in line for the presidency »
Synonyms
- succeeding(a)
Adverb
in line
Definitions
1. one behind another in a line or queue
Examples
- « they waited in line for the tickets »

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