What is the meaning of in line?

adjective

  • Being next in a line of succession.
    • usage: "he was in line for the presidency"
  • Awaiting something; especially something due.
    • usage: "people were in line at the checkout counter"; "she was in line for promotion"

adverb

  • One behind another in a line or queue.
    • usage: "they waited in line for the tickets"
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