Pronunciation: /ɪn laɪn/
adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case indicating the position or alignment of something
A1 Please stand in line for the bus.
A2 The students were all in line waiting to enter the classroom.
B1 The items on the shelf are all in line according to their size.
B2 The team members need to be in line with the company's goals.
C1 Her actions were not in line with the company's code of conduct.
C2 The government's policies are not always in line with public opinion.
preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating position or location
A1 The students are standing in line to enter the classroom.
A2 Please stay in line and wait for your turn to order at the counter.
B1 The project is in line with the company's goals and objectives.
B2 The new product release is in line with market trends and consumer demands.
C1 The company's strategy is in line with industry best practices and standards.
C2 The government's policy decisions are in line with international agreements and treaties.
formal All employees must stand in line to receive their paychecks.
informal Let's get in line early so we can get good seats for the movie.
slang I heard the new restaurant is so good, people are lining up around the block to get in.
figurative Her actions are not in line with our company's values.
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