Lineup
ˈlaɪnʌp
Definitions
2 meaningsA list of people or things arranged in order, often for a specific purpose.
ˈlaɪnʌp
An arrangement of people or things.
The lineup of cars waiting to enter the theme park stretched for miles.
💡 Simply: Imagine a team of superheroes getting ready to fight a bad guy. Their lineup is the order they'll attack in. It's about putting people or things in a specific order to do something, like a group of friends waiting for ice cream.
👶 For kids: A lineup is like when you put your toys in a row!
More Examples
The festival's lineup included some of the most popular bands in the country.
The police asked the witness to view a lineup of suspects.
How It's Used
"The coach announced the starting lineup for the championship game."
"A long lineup formed outside the concert venue."
To form or place people or things in a line or order.
ˈlaɪnʌp
To put people or things into a line or order.
The teacher told the students to line up before going outside.
💡 Simply: It's like getting everyone in a straight line, like when the teacher wants you to wait in the hall. It is a simple way of getting people or things in order.
👶 For kids: To line up means to stand in a straight line, like when you wait for recess!
More Examples
He lined up the toy cars on the shelf.
The photographer lined up the models for the photoshoot.
How It's Used
"The soldiers lined up for inspection."
"The students lined up outside the classroom."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
line up one's ducks
To organize or prepare things in advance; to get things ready.
"Before the presentation, I need to line up my ducks – check the slides, practice my speech, and make sure the projector works."
line up behind someone/something
To support or agree with someone or something.
"Many people lined up behind the new policy, hoping for positive changes."
From 'line' + 'up'. The term likely originated in sports to describe the order of players, and expanded to other contexts.
The term 'lineup' gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly in sports, before expanding to other applications.
Memory tip
Think of the 'line' and the 'up' – putting things 'up' in a specific order.
Word Origin
"Combination of 'line' (a straight arrangement) and 'up' (indicating a position or arrangement)."