[line up] {v. phr.}
1. To take places in a line or formation; stand side by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern.
* /The boys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard./* /The football team lined up in a "T" formation./
2. To put in line.
* /John lined up the pool balls./
3. To adjust correctly.
* /The garage man lined up the car's wheels./
4a. {informal} To make ready for action; complete a plan or agreement for; arrange.
* /Henry's friends lined up so many votes for him that he won the election./* /Roger lined up a summer job before school was out./* /The superintendent lined up all the new teachers he needed before he went on vacation./
4b. {informal} To become ready for action; come together in preparation or agreement.
* /The football schedule is lining up well; the coach has arranged all games except one./* /Larry wanted to go to the seashore for the family vacation, but the rest of the family lined up against him./
Compare: GANG UP, SHAPE UP, TAKE SIDES.
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