stay in line

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comply v.
heed v.
toe the line v.

VERB

comply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce adhere to give in give up obey observe quit satisfy submit

STRONG

accede accord defer discharge ditto fold fulfill keep mind perform respect yield

WEAK

agree to cave in come around conform to consent to cry uncle don't make waves don't rock the boat fit in give out go along with go with the flow knuckle to knuckle under play ball play the game put out roll over and play dead shape up straighten up throw in towel toss it in yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disobey dissuade

STRONG

condemn deny disallow disapprove fail ignore neglect oppose prevent refuse withhold

WEAK

decline rebuff reject resist

VERB

heed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hear listen obey observe take to heart

STRONG

attend baby-sit catch consider dig follow hark hearken mark mind note regard see sit spot watch

WEAK

be aware be guided by bear in mind do one's bidding follow orders get a load of give ear keep eye peeled keep tabs mind the store pay attention pick up ride herd on take notice of toe the line watch one's step watch out watch over watch the store

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

disregard forget misunderstand neglect not get overlook

VERB

toe the line

Synonyms

WEAK

adhere to rules come to heel conform fall in fall in line follow the book toe the mark

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stay in line

Skenes was forced to pitch in the semifinal instead of the final in order to stay in line to start on opening day for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

All he needs is for everyone to stay in line with the script he’s still working out on the fly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023

I think three sets are here to stay and stay in line with what the other Grand Slams are doing.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2023

At a news conference, Ms. Lake urged her supporters to stay in line to vote, and Ms. Dhillon again reassured them about using Box 3.

From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2022

“Remember to stay in line at all times,” a voice over a bullhorn called out.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

stay in line

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