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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

Those who wish to purchase one, however, have to get in line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The mere threat of that — of publicly and explicitly neutering the Senate — could be enough for the GOP caucus to get in line.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2024

When talking about a potential crisis, get in line.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Once everyone else was settled in the Hall, Professor McGonagall told the champions and their partners to get in line in pairs and to follow her.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

get in line

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