in line
Waiting your turn
In line describes position within a sequence or queue: We stood in line for tickets, She's next in line for the promotion.
It also means consistent or conforming with expectations: His behavior was in line with company policy, The price is in line with market rates.
To bring or keep someone in line is to make them behave properly.
In line can describe things physically aligned: The fence posts are perfectly in line.
Remaining in expectation
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- single-fileArranged in linear succession
- formationCreation or arrangement
- turnRotational movement
sequence · serpentine · column · standing · ticket · counter · entrance · service
Not curved or crooked
- rowLinear arrangement across
- formationCreation or arrangement
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
symmetry · evenness · parallel · level · flush · true · plumb · square
Harmony between parties
- conformityAdherence to norms
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
accordance · harmony · keeping · sync · step · tune · unison · adherence
Immediately following in sequence
- heirOne who receives legacy
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- ascensionMovement to higher position
inheritance · dynasty · monarchy · royalty · regent · primogeniture · birthright · accession
waiting
Remaining in expectation
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- single-fileArranged in linear succession
- formationCreation or arrangement
turn · sequence · serpentine · column · standing · ticket · counter · entrance · service · barricade
straight
Not curved or crooked
- rowLinear arrangement across
- formationCreation or arrangement
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
precision · symmetry · evenness · parallel · level · flush · true · plumb · square · neat
accord
Harmony between parties
- conformityAdherence to norms
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
consistency · accordance · harmony · keeping · sync · step · tune · unison · adherence · compatibility
next
Immediately following in sequence
- heirOne who receives legacy
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
ascension · inheritance · dynasty · monarchy · royalty · regent · primogeniture · birthright · accession · claimant
norm
Accepted behavioral standard
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
rule · custom · tradition · etiquette · decorum · propriety · behavior · conduct · manner · uniformity
in linecutting in line
Entering ahead unfairly
jumping the queue · queue jumping · out of line · butting in · pushing ahead
in lineout of line
Violating expected standards
out of step · at odds · divergent · misaligned · nonconforming
in lineout of line
Violating expected standards
scattered · staggered · dispersed · disarrayed · jumbled