Line up — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Line up

Line up (verb)

  1. to assume an orderly linear arrangement
  2. to align oneself
  3. to put into alignment

Line up (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in order, organize

    similar: arrange, group, order, organize, marshal, mobilize, muster, rally, call (up), convene, summon, activate, collect, round up
    opposite: demob (chiefly British), demobilize, disarrange, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, deactivate, dismiss, break up, disband, dissolve, split (up)

  2. as in register, align

    similar: align, register, equal, match, parallel, accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with), contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Line up

The most common words with a similar meaning to Line up:

arrange, group, order, organize, marshal, mobilize, muster, rally, call (up), convene, summon, activate, collect, round up, align, register, equal, match, parallel, accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Line up

Words with the opposite meaning of Line up:

demob, demobilize, disarrange, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, deactivate, dismiss, break up, disband, dissolve, split (up), differ (from), disagree (with), contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Word Forms of Line up

Inflections: lined up, lining up, lines up

Origin & Etymology of Line up

First known use: 1864i

Frequently Asked Questions about Line up

What does "Line up" mean?

"Line up" means to assume an orderly linear arrangement. As a verb, it is defined as: to assume an orderly linear arrangement. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Line up"?

Other words for "Line up" include arrange, group, order, organize, marshal, mobilize, muster and rally. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Line up" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Line up"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Line up". Common alternatives include arrange, group, order, organize, marshal, mobilize, muster, rally, call (up) and convene.

What is the opposite of "Line up"?

Antonyms of "Line up" include demob, demobilize, disarrange, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb and deactivate.

Is "Line up" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Line up" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Line up"?

First known use: 1864i.

What is another word for "Line up" meaning "as in order, organize"?

When "Line up" (verb) means as in order, organize, synonyms include arrange, group, order, organize, marshal and mobilize. Opposites in this sense include demob, demobilize, disarrange and disorder.

What is another word for "Line up" meaning "as in register, align"?

When "Line up" (verb) means as in register, align, synonyms include align, register, equal, match, parallel and accord. Opposites in this sense include differ (from), disagree (with), contradict and dispute.