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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If you want tickets to Christopher Nolan’s epic ‘The Odyssey,’ you’ll need to get in line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

After all, they'll have to get in line.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024

Mom was gonna have to get in line.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia