lineup

[ lahyn-uhp ]

/ ˈlaɪnˌʌp /

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noun

a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.

the persons or things themselves.

(in police investigations) a group of persons, including suspects in a crime, lined up to allow inspection and possible identification by the victim or victims of that crime.

Sports. the list of the participating players in a game together with their positions: to announce the starting lineup of a game.

an organization of people, companies, etc., for some common purpose: a lineup of support for the new tax bill.

an overall schedule of programs, events, activities, etc.: the fall lineup of TV programs.

a list of products or services offered by a manufacturer or organization: Does the company's lineup of new cars this year include a convertible?

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Origin of lineup

1885–90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase line up

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How to use lineup in a sentence

“I think for trans men who are dating every time they hook up they have another coming out,” Sandler said.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.
The Muslim Cop Killed by Terrorists|Michael Daly|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Domestically, the prime minister maintains the dubious line that he is the only man who can keep the still-fragile peace.
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We won't find out this season, though it comes up occasionally.
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Kickstarter is one start-up platform that seems to have realized the danger.
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What need to look to right or left when you are swallowing up free mile after mile of dizzying road?
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Most of the men leaped up, caught hold of spears or knives, and rushed out.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
Some weeks after, the creditor chanced to be in Boston, and in walking up Tremont street, encountered his enterprising friend.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
In less than ten minutes, the bivouac was broken up, and our little army on the march.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
The bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.
Physiology of The Opera|John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")

British Dictionary definitions for lineup

line-up

noun

a row or arrangement of people or things assembled for a particular purposethe line-up for the football match

the members of such a row or arrangement

an identity parade

verb line up (adverb)

to form, put into, or organize a line-up

(tr) to produce, organize, and assemblethey lined up some questions

(tr) to align

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Idioms and Phrases with lineup

line up

Arrange in or form a line, as in Betty lined up the books on the shelf, or The children lined up for lunch. [Late 1800s]

Organize, make ready, make the arrangements for, as in They lined up considerable support for the bill, or Nancy was supposed to line up a hall for the concert. [c. 1900]