Line-up

Definition

A group of people or things brought together in a particular context, especially members of a sports team or a group of musicians or other entertainers.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/
• Respelling: LYN-up (with "LYN" as in "fine" and "up" as in "cup")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/
• Respelling: LYN-up (with "LYN" as in "fine" and "up" as in "cup")

In both dialects, "line-up" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "LYN." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "LYN-up."

Etymology

The term "line-up" originates from the notion of "lining up" individuals or objects in a row or a line. It's a compound of the words "line" (a long, narrow mark or band) and "up" (towards a higher point or position).

Derivatives

• Line
• Lineup change
• Lineout (rugby term)
• Lineable (able to be lined up)
• Lined

Synonyms

• Roster
• Array
• Formation

Antonyms

• Disarray
• Scramble
• Jumble

Usage

Line-ups are commonly used in various contexts, including law enforcement for suspect identification, sports for team rosters, and entertainment for event schedules.

Related Terms

• Roster: A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization.
• Schedule: A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
• Queue: A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Line-up (Noun): A group of people or things arranged in a row or sequence.
  • Example: "The police conducted a line-up for witness identification of the suspect."

• Line-up (Noun): The arrangement or schedule of events, performers, or participants in an event or show.
  • Example: "The music festival has an impressive line-up of artists this year."

Verb (line up)

• Line-up (Verb): To arrange people or things in a row or sequence.
  • Example: "They lined up all the players for the team photo."

• Line-up (Verb): To schedule or organize participants or events in a particular order.
  • Example: "The organizer lined up several keynote speakers for the conference."