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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

It's been reported that hundreds of firms have filed lawsuits in recent weeks to try and get in line for a refund.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

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

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024

I was here earlier, then they told me I had to get in line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Salvador got out of the truck and stalked off to get in line for the food boxes.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty