词汇 | line up |
释义 | Idiom line upline up (something) to organize or arrange for something to be done.Lee had already lined up a good lawyer to handle his case.I'll try to line something up for Saturday — maybe we could go to the museum. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of line up (= to form a line) Phr V line up lines, lining, lined line up (sb/sth) or line (sb/sth) up to arrange people or things in a row, or to stand in a rowThe soldiers lined their prisoners up against the wall.The books were lined up neatly on the shelves.A fight broke out behind me as we lined up to receive our food rations. line-up noun mainly American & Australian a row of people that includes someone who is believed to have committed a crime and whom a person who saw the crime tries to recognizeShe spotted the man who had mugged her in the line-up. line up sb/sth or line sb/sth up to arrange for someone to perform at an event or to compete in a sports competition, or to organize an event or activityWe've lined up a jazz band to play at the party.Sampras is lined up against Becker in the next round.Have you got anything lined up for the weekend? line-up noun a group of people who are chosen to perform at an event or play for a sports team, or a set of events or programmesusually singularItaly has selected a multi-national line-up for their team.The BBC has an impressive line-up of comedy and drama this autumn. line up sth or line sth up to move something in order to make it straight or level with something elseThe two parts won't fit together if they're not lined up properly. line up (always + adv/prep) to be ready to support or oppose someone or somethingUnions lined up with (= supported) management in the fight to keep the factory open.Some of the president's advisers were lining up against (= opposing) him. line up verb to arrange US, 1906line up1. verb To begin to stand in a line. People started lining up last night so they could be the first ones in the store on Black Friday. 2. verb To get people to stand in a line. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "line" and "up." Can you line up the kids after recess? 3. verb To arrange or organize something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "line" and "up." I lined up several meetings for you today, since you're only in town for such a short period of time. 4. verb To be arranged in a straight line; to be parallel. It's really bugging me that those two pictures don't exactly line up. 5. verb To arrange things in a straight line or in parallel. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "line" and "up." Can you line those pictures up? The one on the left is crooked, and it's really bugging me. 6. verb In sports, to assemble in a particular way before a play begins. The players lined up for the face-off. 7. noun A group of suspects that a witness can review in order to, ideally, identify the perpetrator. In this usage, the phrase is usually written as one word. Was she able to identify the perpetrator when you showed her the lineup? line someone or something up (in something)to put people or things into some kind of formation, such as a row, column, ranks, etc. The teacher lined the children up in two rows. Please line up the children in a row. line someone or something up1. Lit. to put people or things in line. Line everyone up and march them onstage. Line up the kids, please. Please line these books up. Hey, you guys! Line yourselves up! 2. Fig. to schedule someone or something [for something]. Please line somebody up for the entertainment. We will try to line up a magician and a clown for the party. They lined up a chorus for the last act. line someone up(for something) Fig. to schedule someone for something; to arrange for someone to do or be something. I lined gardeners up for the summer work on the gardens. I lined up four of my best friends to serve as ushers at my wedding. line someone up(with someone) Go to fix someone up (with someone). line upto form a line; to get into a line. All right, everyone, line up! line up1. Arrange in or form a line, as in Betty lined up the books on the shelf, or The children lined up for lunch. [Late 1800s] 2. Organize, make ready, make the arrangements for, as in They lined up considerable support for the bill, or Nancy was supposed to line up a hall for the concert. [c. 1900] line upv. 1. To form a line: The students lined up at the front of the classroom. People are lining up to get tickets to the game. 2. To arrange some people or things in a line: The police lined the suspects up against the wall. We lined up some chairs in front of the stage. Customers were lined up waiting for the stores to open. 3. To organize something or someone for an event or activity; schedule something or someone: I've lined two interviews up for next week. The organizers lined up some great speakers for the rally. The senator is lining up support for the bill. 4. To straighten something, or put it in the correct position in relation to some other thing: I lined the text up with the edge of the page. The sniper lined up the rifle and fired two shots at the middle of the target. We lined up the holes and put the bolt through. 5. To be straight or in the correct position in relation to some other thing: The holes don't line up—I can't get the bolt in. Does this painting line up with the ceiling? 6. In American football, to take one's position in a formation before a snap or kickoff: The players lined up at the scrimmage line. lineup n. a row of suspects arranged at a police station so that a witness can identify one of them. (Underworld.) When they round up all the likely suspects and put them in the lineup, they always stick in a desk sergeant to spy on the rest. |
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