line

• Sustantivo que designa una línea o banda larga y estrecha; una secuencia continua de puntos conectados; o una fila de personas u objetos.

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.

   Línea (marca continua)

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

   Sinónimosrulestreakstripestroke

2. QueueA2informal

   A row of people or vehicles waiting their turn.

   fila

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

   Sinónimoscolumnfilequeuerow

3. Telephone connectionA2informal

   A connection for telephone communication.

   Línea telefónica

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

   Sinónimoscircuitconnectionphone linetelephone linewire

4. Product rangeB1formal

   A series of related products or services.

   línea de productos

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

   Sinónimosassortmentlineupproduct linerangeselectionseries

• Verbo que significa cubrir la superficie interior de algo con un material, como forrar una caja o una prenda de ropa; también puede referirse a disponer cosas o personas en fila a lo largo de un borde.

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.

   Forrar

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

   Sinónimoscoverfacepadstuff

2. Form a lineA2formal

   To form, arrange, or stand in a line.

   Formar una fila

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

   Sinónimosalignarrayfileline upqueuerangerank

   Antónimosdispersescatter

3. Reinforce or borderB2formal

   To mark or border with a line or lines.

   rayar, marcar con líneas

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

   Sinónimosborderedgefringeoutlinerimrulestreakstripetracetrim

Variantes phrasalline up