line up

Definition

To align; to put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth running.

Example Sentences

• "For the steam services, passengers with reserved seats are assembled behind the appropriate notice boards in the centre cab road, which is barred to motor traffic on summer Saturdays. Unreserved passengers line up behind other boards, which merely display destinations and not departure times."
• "The Nigerian forward lined up on the left of a front three with Keane in the middle and Frederic Piquionne on the right, and it was from Keane's lay-off that the former Portsmouth striker curled a shot straight at Ben Foster on 20 minutes."
• "A number of famous actors and musicians have been lined up for the celebrations."