Definition of line up

line upphrasal verb

xếp hàng

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The expression "line up" originated during the late 19th century in the British armed forces. The idea was to place soldiers in a single file or queue, imposing a sense of order and discipline. This arrangement facilitated the quick and efficient distribution of supplies, drills, and inspections to soldiers. The phrase "line up" entered the broader vocabulary through its military context, being adopted as a suitable term for arranging people or objects in an organized line. By the early 20th century, "to line up" became prevalent in American English as well, reflecting the increasing spread of regimented social and industrial systems. Today, "line up" is commonly used in various contexts, from implying queues at event entrances to expressing a series of items or plans.

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to arrange people or things in a straight line or row

sắp xếp người hoặc vật theo một đường thẳng hoặc một hàng

Example:
  • The suspects were lined up against the wall.

    Các nghi phạm được xếp hàng dọc theo bức tường.

  • He lined the bottles up along the shelf.

    Anh ta xếp các chai rượu dọc theo kệ.

to arrange for an event or activity to happen, or arrange for somebody to be available to do something

sắp xếp để một sự kiện hoặc hoạt động diễn ra, hoặc sắp xếp để ai đó có thể làm gì đó

Example:
  • Mark had a job lined up when he left college.

    Mark đã có việc làm sau khi rời trường đại học.

  • I've got a lot lined up this week (= I'm very busy).

    Tôi có rất nhiều việc phải làm trong tuần này (= Tôi rất bận).

  • She's lined up a live band for the party.

    Cô ấy đã sắp xếp một ban nhạc chơi nhạc sống cho bữa tiệc.

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