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Definition of lineup

lineup

/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/
(UK: line-up)
line · up

Plural:lineups
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lineup Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A group of people, performers, or items brought together as part of a scheduled program, event, or commercial offering.

Example

"The summer music festival announced an impressive lineup of international artists."


2

The list of active players taking part in a game for a particular sports team, or their specific batting or playing order.

Example

"The coach made several last-minute changes to the starting lineup before the championship match."


3

North American A row of individuals, including a criminal suspect, assembled at a police station to be viewed by a witness for identification purposes.

Example

"The eyewitness was asked to identify the bank robber from a police lineup."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the closed noun 'lineup' (a roster of players, performers, or suspects) with the two-word phrasal verb 'line up' (to arrange in a row or wait in a queue).

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