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line
1 countable a long thin mark on the surface of somethingEach horizontal line on the graph represents fifteen minutes. Synonyms and related words 1a a long thin mark on the ground used in sports for marking an area in which a match is played, or for showing where a race starts or finishesIt was hard to tell whether the ball had crossed the line. Synonyms and related words
Race tracks and parts of race tracks 1b a long thin mark on a road used for organizing traffic and for showing drivers where they can parkHis only previous conviction is for parking on a double yellow line. Synonyms and related words
Parts of roads and road systems 1c a thin mark on someone’s skin that appears especially as they get olderThere were small lines at the corners of her mouth and around her eyes. Synonyms and related words
The skin and its parts beauty spot birthmark cuticle
2 countable a border between two regionsthe line between Northern Ireland and the Republic Synonyms and related words
Borders between countries and regions 2a an imaginary limit or border between two situations or conditionsThe country is still divided along ethnic lines. line between: The programme blurs the line between news and entertainment. a fine/thin line: There is a fine line between resolving the crisis peacefully and giving in to terrorism. Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
3 countable a telephone connectionMy daughter now wants her own phone line in her bedroom. It’s a very bad line – put the phone down and I’ll call you back. Synonyms and related words
Telephones and telecommunication equipment 3a a telephone serviceThe advice line is open from 6pm to 10pm on weekdays. Synonyms and related words
Telephone services and companies answering service blue pages the book
4 countable a part of a railway systemthe London to Brighton line There are plans to reopen the railway line. Synonyms and related words
Parts of railway and tram systems 4a the long metal bars on which trains travelTrain services have been cancelled due to repair work on the line. Synonyms and related words
Parts of railway and tram systems
5 countable usually singulara way of thinking, talking, or finding out about somethingline of thought: He impatiently dismissed this line of thought. line of argument: You also need to develop a persuasive line of argument. line of enquiry: What are the main lines of enquiry you intend to pursue? Synonyms and related words 5a an attitude or belief, especially one that is expressed publiclytake a tough/firm/hard line: Environmental groups took a very tough line with the industry. line on: Forsyth appears to have hardened his line on Europe. Synonyms and related words
Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
6 countable a series of words written or printed in a row Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of writing amendment annexe a purple passage 6a plural theatrethe words that an actor says in a performance Synonyms and related words
Words and stage directions 6b countable a clever or funny remark Synonyms and related words
Comments and remarks acknowledgment afterthought allusion 6c singular a remark, excuse, or explanation that is not sincere or trueDon’t give me that old line. Synonyms and related words
7 countable a row of people or thingsA line of police stood outside the post office as employees were evacuated. On the far bank were thick reeds and a line of palm trees. in a line: She told the children to walk in a line and not push. Synonyms and related words
Lines of people or their vehicles 7a a row of soldiers, ships, or weapons facing an enemyThe plane was brought down behind enemy lines. Synonyms and related words
Groups of soldiers advance guard battalion brigade Synonyms and related words
Fighting in a war and relating to fighting in a war action stations active duty active service 7b mainly Americana queue of people waiting for somethingstand in line: We stood in line for about an hour to get the tickets. Synonyms and related words
Lines of people or their vehicles
8 countable the way that communication, authority, or responsibility is shared between people in an organizationWe want to open up lines of communication and provide more information. The organization’s problems were caused by a lack of clear reporting lines. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work a good/smart/clever career move appointment background 9 countable a company that provides a transport serviceThe shipping line is losing money, and the government wants to sell it. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of business ALMO authenticator automaker 10 countable businessseveral products forming a set, for example because they are all of the same type or are all produced by the same companyThe company is broadening its product lines to attract more buyers. Synonyms and related words
Products and groups of products brand brand leader brand name 11 countable a piece of string, rope, or wire used for a particular purposeHeavy snow brought down power lines. Synonyms and related words
Things used for tying and fastening 12 countable the direction or path along which someone or something moves or looksHe was so drunk he couldn’t walk in a straight line. Deep snow is blocking the mountain roads that serve as supply lines for the rebels. line of fire (=the direction in which weapons are fired): Though there is fighting nearby, the camp is not in the line of fire. line of vision (=the direction in which someone is looking): I was standing right in his line of vision. Synonyms and related words
Direction and ways of getting to a place 13 countable an edge that shows the shape of somethingBuyers are attracted by the sleek lines of the car. Synonyms and related words 14 countable musica series of connected musical notes that form a tune Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of music accompaniment arpeggio breakbeat 15 countable a series of connected eventsThis is just the latest in a long line of such scandals. Synonyms and related words
Series of events or occurrences 15a a series of connected generations in the same familyMr Nelson comes from a long line of carpenters. Synonyms and related words
Ancestors ancestor ancestry antecedents
16 singular a type of work or area of interestline of business/work: What line of business are you in exactly? in someone’s line: Light novels are more in my line. Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of study, interest or activity 17 countable informala quantity of an illegal drug that is arranged into a line before being taken Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs Synonyms and related words
Illegal drugs and drugs sometimes taken illegally acid anabolic steroid cannabis 18 not someone’s linenot someone’s area of expertise and something they are not even interested in doingI cannot repair the car and anyway it is not my line. Submitted by:
lackóka from Hungary on 31/03/2017 19 put yourself on the lineto do something that has a risk or responsibility for youWhen you are a famous singer and put yourself on the line, you must accept criticism. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 19/06/2018
along/down the line along similar/different etc lines be in line for something bring someone/something into line come/get/fall into line draw a line in the sand get a line on something in line/out of line with in the line of duty lay it on the line on line on the line on the right lines out of line line
1 countable a long thin mark on the surface of somethingEach horizontal line on the graph represents fifteen minutes. Synonyms and related words 1a a long thin mark on the ground used in sports for marking an area in which a game is played, or for showing where a race starts or finishesIt was hard to tell whether the ball had crossed the line. Synonyms and related words
Race tracks and parts of race tracks circuit course the home stretch 1b a long thin mark on a road used for organizing traffic and for showing drivers where they can parkIn the fog he drifted across the line into the next lane. Synonyms and related words
Parts of roads and road systems bend bicycle lane bike lane 1c a thin mark on someone’s skin that appears especially as they get olderThere were small lines at the corners of her mouth and around her eyes. Synonyms and related words
The skin and its parts beauty mark beauty spot birthmark
2 countable an edge that shows the shape of somethingBuyers are attracted by the sleek lines of the car. Synonyms and related words 3 countable a border between two regionsThey escaped across the state line into Pennsylvania. Synonyms and related words
Borders between countries and regions 3a an imaginary limit or border between two situations or conditionsThe country is still divided along ethnic lines. line between: The program blurs the line between news and entertainment. a fine/thin line: There is a fine line between resolving the crisis peacefully and giving in to terrorism. Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
4 countable a telephone connectionMy daughter now wants her own phone line in her bedroom. It’s a very bad line – put the phone down and I’ll call you back. Synonyms and related words
Telephones and telecommunication equipment 4a a telephone serviceThe advice line is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. Synonyms and related words
Telephone services and companies answering service blue pages the book
5 countable a row of people or thingsA line of police stood outside the post office as employees were evacuated. On the far bank were thick reeds and a line of palm trees. in a line: She told the children to stay in line and not push. Synonyms and related words
Lines of people or their vehicles 5a a row of soldiers, ships, or weapons facing an enemyThe plane was brought down behind enemy lines. Synonyms and related words
Groups of soldiers advance guard battalion brigade Synonyms and related words
Fighting in a war and relating to fighting in a war active duty active service aggressor 5b a row of people who are waiting for somethingstand in line: We stood in line for about an hour to get the tickets. Synonyms and related words
Lines of people or their vehicles
6 countable a part of a railroad systemThere are plans to reopen the train line. Synonyms and related words
Parts of railway and tram systems artery baggage room branch line 6a the long metal bars on which trains travelTrain service has been canceled because of repair work on the line. Synonyms and related words
Parts of railway and tram systems artery baggage room branch line
7 countable a company that provides a transportation serviceThe shipping line is losing money, and the parent company wants to sell it. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of business ALMO authenticator automaker 8 countable usually singulara way of thinking, talking, or finding out about somethingline of thought: He impatiently dismissed this line of thought. line of argument: You also need to develop a persuasive line of argument. line of inquiry: What are the main lines of inquiry you intend to pursue? Synonyms and related words 8a an attitude or belief, especially one that is expressed publiclytake a tough/firm/hard line: Environmental groups took a very tough line with the industry. line on: Forsyth appears to have hardened his line on Europe. Synonyms and related words
Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
9 countable a series of words written or printed in a row Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of writing 9a plural theatrethe words that an actor says in a performance Synonyms and related words
Words and stage directions 9b countable a clever or funny remark Synonyms and related words
Comments and remarks acknowledgment afterthought allusion 9c singular a remark, excuse, or explanation that is not sincere or trueDon’t give me that old line. Synonyms and related words
10 countable the direction or path along which someone or something moves or looksHe was so drunk he couldn’t walk in a straight line. Deep snow is blocking the mountain roads that serve as supply lines for the rebels. line of fire (=the direction in which weapons are fired): Though there is fighting nearby, the camp is not in the line of fire. line of vision (=the direction in which someone is looking): I was standing right in his line of vision. Synonyms and related words
Direction and ways of getting to a place 11 countable a piece of string, rope, or wire used for a particular purposeHeavy snow brought down power lines. Synonyms and related words
Things used for tying and fastening 12 singular a type of work or area of interestline of business/work: What line of business are you in exactly? in someone’s line: Light novels are more in my line. Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of study, interest or activity 13 businessseveral products forming a set, for example because they are all of the same type or are all produced by the same companyThe company is broadening its product lines to attract more buyers. Synonyms and related words
Products and groups of products brand brand leader brand name 14 countable the way that communication, authority, or responsibility is shared between people in an organizationWe want to open up lines of communication and provide more information. The organization’s problems were caused by a lack of clear reporting lines. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work a good/smart/clever career move appointment background 15 countable musica series of connected musical notes that form a tune Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of music accompaniment arpeggio breakbeat 16 countable a series of connected eventsThis is just the latest in a long line of such scandals. Synonyms and related words
Series of events or occurrences 16a a series of connected generations in the same familyMr. Nelson comes from a long line of carpenters. Synonyms and related words
Ancestors ancestor ancestry antecedents
17 countable informala quantity of an illegal drug that is arranged into a line before being taken Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs abuse addiction a monkey on your back Synonyms and related words
Illegal drugs and drugs sometimes taken illegally acid anabolic steroid angel dust 18 not someone’s linenot someone’s area of expertise and something they are not even interested in doingI cannot repair the car and anyway it is not my line. Submitted by:
lackóka from Hungary on 31/03/2017 19 put yourself on the lineto do something that has a risk or responsibility for youWhen you are a famous singer and put yourself on the line, you must accept criticism. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 19/06/2018
along/down the line along similar/different etc. lines be in line for something bring someone/something into line come/get/fall into line draw a line in the sand get a line on something in line/out of line with in the line of duty lay it on the line on line on the line out of line
line
verb transitive UK /laɪn/ 1 to cover the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing or a container, with a layer of something elseline something with something: Line the dish with aluminium foil. He wore a black coat lined with dark grey silk. Synonyms and related words
To sew, or to sew something 1a to form a layer on the inside surface of something Synonyms and related words
2 to form rows along the sides of somethingCrowds lined the streets to watch the parade. The riverside will be transformed into a promenade lined with cafés and restaurants. Synonyms and related words
To surround or put something around something
line
verb transitive US /laɪn/ 1 to cover the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing or a container, with a layer of something elseHe wore a black coat lined with dark gray silk. line something with something: Line the dish with aluminum foil. Synonyms and related words
To sew, or to sew something 1a to form a layer on the inside surface of something Synonyms and related words
2 to form rows along the sides of somethingCrowds lined the streets to watch the parade. The riverside will be transformed into a promenade lined with cafés and restaurants. Synonyms and related words
To surround or put something around something
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