line

• Ein Substantiv, das eine lange, schmale Linie oder einen Streifen bezeichnet; eine fortlaufende Abfolge verbundener Punkte; oder eine Reihe von Personen oder Gegenständen.

A noun referring to a long, narrow mark or band; a continuous series of connected points; or a row of people or things.

1. Continuous markA1formal

   A long, thin mark on a surface.

   Linie

   • Draw a straight line across the paper.
   • The road follows the line of the river.
   • She colored inside the lines carefully.

   Synonymerulestreakstripestroke

2. QueueA2informal

   A row of people or vehicles waiting their turn.

   Warteschlange

   • There was a long line at the ticket counter.
   • Join the line and wait for your turn.
   • The line moved slowly during rush hour.

   Synonymecolumnfilequeuerow

3. Telephone connectionA2informal

   A connection for telephone communication.

   Telefonleitung

   • Please hold the line while I transfer your call.
   • The line went dead during the conversation.
   • Get on the line with customer service.

   Synonymecircuitconnectionphone linetelephone linewire

4. Product rangeB1formal

   A series of related products or services.

   Produktpalette

   • The company launched a new line of smartphones.
   • This is their best-selling clothing line.
   • They offer a full line of office supplies.

   Synonymeassortmentlineupproduct linerangeselectionseries

• Verb, das bedeutet, die Innenseite von etwas mit einem Material zu bedecken, z. B. das Auskleiden einer Schublade oder das Füttern von Kleidung; auch das Bedecken einer Fläche mit einer Schicht.

A verb used to indicate covering the inside of something with a material, such as lining a drawer or garment.

1. Cover the inside ofB2formal

   To put a layer or material inside something, such as clothing or a container.

   Innen auskleiden

   • She lined the jacket with silk for warmth.
   • The baker lined the cake tin with parchment paper.
   • They lined the drawer with scented paper.

   Synonymecoverfacepadstuff

2. Form a lineA2formal

   To form, arrange, or stand in a line.

   Eine Reihe bilden

   • People lined up to buy concert tickets.
   • Cars lined the street during the parade.
   • Students lined the hallway waiting for class.

   Synonymealignarrayfileline upqueuerangerank

   Antonymedispersescatter

3. Reinforce or borderB2formal

   To mark or border with a line or lines.

   Säumen

   • The path was lined with trees on both sides.
   • The road is lined with shops and restaurants.
   • The walls were lined with bookshelves.

   Synonymeborderedgefringeoutlinerimrulestreakstripetracetrim

Phrasal-Variantenline up