in formation
Flying like geese
In formation describes people or things arranged in a deliberate pattern or configuration, typically while moving together.
Soldiers march in formation, geese fly in formation, jets perform in formation.
The phrase implies coordinated positioning according to a plan: The dancers moved in formation across the stage.
It contrasts with scattered or random arrangement.
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- line upArrange in sequence
- fall inCommand to assemble
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- alignedArranged in proper position
parade · marching · marching band · honor guard · geese · squadron · pattern · synchronized · dance troupe · rows · rank · file · single file · procession · choreography · flock · military · close ranks
in formationscattered
Spread irregularly about
in disarray · dispersed · spread out · helter-skelter · disordered
in formationuncoordinated
Lacking physical grace
out of sync · independently · every man for himself · asynchronous · unaligned
in formationrouted
Overwhelmingly defeated
in flight · disbanded · fallen out · at ease · stood down