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

Words nearby lineup

line spectrum, line squall, line storm, lineswoman, line trimmer, lineup, line voltage, liney, lin ft, ling, Lingala

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How to use lineup in a sentence

Other issues raised by players to executives included the struggle to establish chemistry with constant lineup changes and the need to acclimate to empty, full-size arenas.
The NBA’s week of controversies show how hard life is outside of the bubble|Ben Golliver|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
For the first time in three weeks, the Washington Capitals had their entire season-opening lineup on the ice for practice Thursday.
For first time in three weeks, Capitals could be at full strength Sunday|Samantha Pell|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
Hamilton went 0 for 6 from the field and finished with two points, and Morsell was in the lineup to start the second half.
Maryland misses a chance to boost its NCAA tournament hopes with a loss to No. 4 Ohio State|Emily Giambalvo|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
Few of us are out at this hour, so we have plenty of space and a quiet lineup.
The Spark After the Darkness|Bonnie Tsui|February 6, 2021|Outside Online

I wondered, when I heard that announcement, how much “quarancinema” could really make its way into the lineup or address the situation, given the length of time it takes to write, shoot, and create a film.
4 new movies that explore — or predict — a year dominated by a pandemic|Alissa Wilkinson|February 5, 2021|Vox
Tickets go on sale to the public January 15; check back then for a link and an early peek at the inspiring lineup of speakers.
Save the Date: Women in the World 2015||December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
First, there are over three million possible arrangements for the winning lineup.
I Want to See Your Spreadsheets, Baby: MTV’s ‘Are You the One?’ Is a Mathematical Orgy|Brandy Zadrozny|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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
They simply would not leak this shocking story about big lineup changes on their own accord.
Before Ditching His Top Aides, Obama Should Look in the Mirror|Leslie H. Gelb|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Do you remember where he was standing in the lineup—what number he was?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Do you know if he was taken there to see a lineup at the police station?
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I signed this statement, and then they carried me down to the lineup at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I signed that statement before they carried me 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
Now, was it that day that you went down to the police station to see the lineup?
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

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

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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]