in-line

American  

[in-lahyn, in-lahyn] / ˌɪnˈlaɪn, ˈɪnˌlaɪn /

adjective

1. (of an internal-combustion engine) having the cylinders ranged side by side in one or more rows along the crankshaft.

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in-line British  

adjective

1. denoting a linked sequence of manufacturing processes

2. denoting an internal-combustion engine having its cylinders arranged in a line

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in line Idioms  

1. Also, in line with . In conformity or agreement; within ordinary or proper limits. For example, The new policy was intended to keep prices in line with their competitors , or It's up to the supervisor to keep the nurses in line . Also see fall in line .

2. Also, on line . Waiting behind others in a row or queue. For example, The children stood in line for their lunches , or There were at least 50 persons on line for opera tickets .

3. in line for . Next in order for, as in He is next in line for the presidency . All of these terms employ line in the sense of “an orderly row or series of persons or objects,” a usage dating from the 1500s.

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Etymology

Origin of in-line

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Zscaler fell 6.8%, even though the cybersecurity company reported a profit for its first quarter, as in-line guidance gave investors the opportunity to sell shares following a 61% rally this year.

From Barron's

Zscaler fell 6.8%, even though the cybersecurity company reported a profit for its first quarter, as in-line guidance gave investors the opportunity to sell shares following a 61% rally this year.

From Barron's

Zscaler fell 6.8%, even though the cybersecurity company reported a profit for its first quarter, as in-line guidance gave investors the opportunity to sell shares following a 61% rally this year.

From Barron's

Comcast has aggressively lowered broadband prices and Verizon’s new leadership will likely look to bring its sector-topping prices more in-line with peers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Users will not be able to open new derivatives products accounts with immediate effect, and Hong Kong users will have to close their existing positions from a date to be announced, the statement said, adding this was "in-line with our commitment to compliance"

From Reuters

Related Words

• consecutive
• nonstop
• short
• smooth
• solid
• straightforward
• successive
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