get in line — to join a queue or line of people waiting for something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to join a queue or line of people waiting for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ɪn laɪn/
Korean meaning: 줄을 서다, 대기열에 합류하다
Korean pronunciation: **겟** 인 **라인**
Example Sentences
- My mom told me to get in line for the roller coaster, but I'm too scared to even watch it!
- The boss said everyone needs to get in line with the new dress code, so I guess my pajama pants days are over.
- Students must get in line quietly before entering the cafeteria.
get in line
VERB//ɡet ɪn laɪn//
to join a queue or line of people waiting for something
Tired travelers get in line at the airport check-in counter early morning.
Get in line for wine so fine!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
영어의 기본 동사 'get'과 전치사 'in', 그리고 명사 'line'이 결합된 구동사입니다. 'line'은 라틴어 'linea'(실, 줄)에서 유래되어 '일렬로 늘어선 것'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom told me to get in line for the roller coaster, but I'm too scared to even watch it!”
“The boss said everyone needs to get in line with the new dress code, so I guess my pajama pants days are over.”
“Students must get in line quietly before entering the cafeteria.”
“I arrived late and had to get in line at the very back for the concert tickets.”
“The new manager expects all departments to get in line with the updated procedures.”
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