lineup

[ˈlaɪnʌp]

lineup Definition

• 1. a group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose, especially for inspection or selection
• 2. a list of the performers or events in a show or presentation

Using lineup: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lineup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police asked the witness to identify the suspect from a lineup.

• Example

  The concert lineup includes popular bands and solo artists.

• Example

  The fashion show lineup featured models of different ages and sizes.

lineup Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lineup

• array
• arrangement
• formation
• order
• sequence

Antonyms for lineup

• disorder
• disarray

Idioms Using lineup

• get in line

  to wait one's turn

  Example

  If you want to buy tickets, you'll have to get in line like everyone else.

• draw the line

  to set a limit on what one is willing to accept or tolerate

  Example

  I don't mind helping out, but I draw the line at doing someone else's work for them.

• cross the line

  to behave in an unacceptable or inappropriate way

  Example

  His comments crossed the line and offended many people.

Phrases with lineup

• police lineup

  a procedure used by law enforcement where a witness is asked to identify a suspect from a group of people

  Example

  The victim was able to identify the perpetrator from the police lineup.

• starting lineup

  the group of players who start a game or match

  Example

  The coach announced the starting lineup for the basketball game.

• comedy lineup

  a series of stand-up comedians who perform one after the other in a comedy show

  Example

  The comedy lineup at the club last night was hilarious.

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Summary: lineup in Brief

The term 'lineup' [ˈlaɪnʌp] refers to a group of people or things brought together for a specific purpose, such as inspection or selection. It can also refer to a list of performers or events in a show or presentation. Examples include a police lineup, starting lineup, and comedy lineup. Idioms include 'get in line,' 'draw the line,' and 'cross the line.'