party line

• Официальная политика или точка зрения политической партии, организации или группы, которую члены должны публично поддерживать или следовать ей.

The official policy or viewpoint of a political party, organization, or group that members are expected to follow or support publicly.

1. B2formal

   The official policy or opinion of a political party or organization, which members are expected to follow.

   Линия партии

   • All members of the government must vote according to the party line.
   • He was criticized for deviating from the party line on tax reform.
   • The party line on immigration has become stricter.

2. Shared telephone lineB2formal

   A telephone line shared by two or more subscribers, historically common in rural areas.

   Общая телефонная линия

   • In the 1950s, many families had a party line with their neighbors.
   • You had to wait your turn to use the party line.
   • Party lines were phased out with the advent of private lines.