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?

Nearby words

liner notes, linerboard, lines, linesman, lineswoman, lineup, liney, ling, ling., lingala, lingam

Origin of lineup

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

Examples from the Web for lineup

Ever present on the lineup is the man who started it all: Roy Masters.
The Godfather of Right-Wing Radio|Caitlin Dickson|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Regularly on the lineup, though nestled among the headliners, was Roy Masters.
The Godfather of Right-Wing Radio|Caitlin Dickson|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So far, no local singers or musicians have confirmed to be part of the lineup.
Hackers Attack Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Websites|Brendon Hong|June 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I went on near the early middle of the lineup, a great spot.
My Rocky Time As A Woman Writer on ‘SNL’|Carol Leifer|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

On the one hand, if you go on stage too early in the lineup, the crowd may not be warmed up enough to respond well.
My Rocky Time As A Woman Writer on ‘SNL’|Carol Leifer|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Did you identify the man in the lineup before your sister-in-law?
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Did you hear what the witnesses who were present at the lineup said about the lineup?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Was there anything unusual in the conduct of anyone in the lineup?
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Certainly the lineup of the holes in the two, in the window and in the wall, gives the direction.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
When you saw the statement the first time, did you see the statement before you went down to see the lineup?
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy