get in line

VERB

obey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adhere to carry out comply embrace execute heed live by observe surrender

STRONG

accede accord acquiesce agree answer assent concur discharge follow fulfill keep mind perform respond serve submit

WEAK

abide by act upon be loyal to be ruled by bow to do as one says do one's bidding do one's duty do what is expected do what one is told give way hold fast knuckle under play second fiddle take orders toe the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline deny disregard forget ignore leave miss neglect overlook refuse reject

STRONG

argue ask differ disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fail object oppose protest question

WEAK

mutiny rebel

Example Sentences

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As the first payments roll out, some companies are still trying to get in line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

When talking about a potential crisis, get in line.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Nolan Mukona said he woke up at dawn to get in line at the passport office but when he arrived at 5 a.m. there were already more than 100 people waiting.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023

“The plaintiffs will have to get in line with any other unsecured creditors, and they’ll probably get pennies on the dollar because Giuliani doesn’t have the funds to pay everyone,” Rahmani said.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2023

But lunchtime came finally and I got to get in line with the stay-at-school kids.

From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros

get in line

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