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/fɔl ɪn laɪn/ · fall in line
verb
- To submit to the rules of a higher authority; obey; conform. After the new policy was announced, many employees were forced to fall in line and adapt to the changes.
- To conform to a particular standard or expectation. The company's new CEO expected all employees to fall in line with the company's mission and values.
phrase
- To follow or comply with a particular rule or instruction. The students were told to fall in line and wait for the teacher to give further instructions.
Did you know? The phrase 'fall in line' has been used in various contexts, including military, social, and workplace settings, to convey the idea of submission or conformity to a higher authority or standard.