Pronunciation: /oʊld laɪn/
noun a company, group, or family that has been established for a long time
A1 The old line at the grocery store was moving slowly.
A2 She refused to change her old line of thinking.
B1 The company decided to stick with their old line of products.
B2 The politician's speech was criticized for being too aligned with the old line of policies.
C1 The artist decided to break away from the old line of traditional art and try something new.
C2 The CEO's decision to overhaul the company's old line of business practices was met with mixed reactions.
adjective having existed or been used for a long time
A1 The old line train chugged slowly through the countryside.
A2 The old line bakery has been serving delicious pastries for decades.
B1 The old line technology company is struggling to keep up with newer competitors.
B2 The old line restaurant has a loyal customer base who appreciate its traditional menu.
C1 The old line manufacturing plant is in need of modernization to stay competitive.
C2 The old line department store has been a staple in the community for generations.
formal The company has a long history as an old line institution in the finance industry.
informal My grandpa used to work for one of those old line companies that have been around forever.
slang I heard that old line store is closing down after being in business for decades.
figurative The old line of thinking on this issue is no longer relevant in today's society.
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