in-line adjective

1. (of a reference, link or image) placed within written text
   • ● inline citations
   • ● All citations are listed with in-line links to the full text.

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[TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲

in line
1. doing or being what people expect or accept, within ordinary limits
It was difficult to keep the children in line at the picnic but somehow we managed.

2. standing and waiting in a line of people
We stood in line for three hours while waiting for the concert tickets.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

in line
in line¹ adv. phr. In or into a straight line.
The boys stood in line to buy their tickets.
Tom set the chairs in line along the wall.
The carpenter put the edges of the boards in line.
in line² adj. phr.
1. In a position in a series or after someone else.
John is in line for the presidency of the club next year.
Mary is fourth in line to be admitted to the sorority.
2. Obeying or agreeing with what is right or usual; doing or being what people expect or accept; within ordinary or proper limits.
The coach kept the excited team in line.
When the teacher came back into the room, she quickly brought the class back in line.
The government passed a new law to keep prices in line.
Compare: IN HAND.
Antonym: OUT OF LINE.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲