fall in line

• Sich den Regeln, Erwartungen oder dem Verhalten einer Gruppe anpassen; sich einer Autorität oder anerkannten Standards unterordnen.

To conform to rules, expectations, or the behavior of a group; to comply with authority or accepted standards.

1. Comply or conformB2informal

   To start to follow rules, instructions, or the expectations of a group.

   Sich fügen

   • The new employees quickly fell in line with the company's policies.
   • After some debate, the team finally fell in line with the manager's decision.
   • He refused to fall in line and was eventually fired.

2. Form a queueA2formal

   To stand in a line or queue.

   Sich anstellen

   • The students were asked to fall in line before entering the classroom.
   • Everyone fell in line at the ticket counter.
   • The soldiers fell in line for inspection.