line up behind
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To join others in supporting someone or something.
Literal meaning: To physically position oneself in a line behind someone — the figurative sense of support is an extension of this image.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To express or show support for a person, plan, or cause, often as part of a group.
"Members of the opposition lined up behind the new leader after the vote."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Frequently used in political and business reporting to describe collective endorsement or support. The image is of people physically lining up behind a leader. Common in journalism and public affairs discourse.
Commonly used with
candidate leader policy plan proposal cause party
Forms
Base
line up behind
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lines up behind
he/she/it
Past simple
lined up behind
yesterday
Past participle
lined up behind
have + pp
-ing form
lining up behind
continuous
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