lineup

CEFRB1

/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/

noun

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noun
A list or group of people or things arranged together.
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noun
Extra detail
A line of people or vehicles, in which the individual at the front end is dealt with first, the one behind is dealt with next, and so on, and in which newcomers join at the end; a queue.

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At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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Extra meanings

A list of trains that are expected to cross over a specified section of track during a specified time period.
A physical or photographic queue of people allegedly involved in a crime, allowing a witness to identify them.
An ordered list.

In context

The manager fielded his strongest lineup for the game against United.
Just one more thing, Julian. Don't tell cons they get paid for line-ups.
Before viewing the lineup, each witness should be required to give to the officer in charge of the lineup a written description of the perpetrator of the crime.

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Just one more thing, Julian. Don't tell cons they get paid for line-ups.
1980, Paul Schrader, American Gigolo, spoken by Sunday (Hector Elizondo)
Before viewing the lineup, each witness should be required to give to the officer in charge of the lineup a written description of the perpetrator of the crime.
1999, John N. Ferdico, Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional, page 498
It is recognized that lineup will not contain information as to all train and yard movements within yard limits.
1958, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Preservation of Competitive Through Rail Routes, page 63
Except under special or emergency conditions, track cars are not allowed on the main-line tracks until the man in charge has secured a lineup.
1959, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Hearings, page 85
When it is impossible to obtain a lineup, track cars may proceed, using special care, as the way is seen or known to be clear.
1965, National Railroad Adjustment Board, Awards 11851 to 11915 Third Division, page 509

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Etymology tree English line updeverb. English lineup Deverbal from line up.