in-line

[ in-lahyn, in-lahyn ]

adjective

1. (of an internal-combustion engine) having the cylinders ranged side by side in one or more rows along the crankshaft.

in-line

adjective

1. denoting a linked sequence of manufacturing processes
2. denoting an internal-combustion engine having its cylinders arranged in a line

Word History and Origins

Origin of in-line¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

They added that a board-commissioned independent review of the BBC’s workplace culture is under way, focusing on preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line with company values.

From BBC

When talking about a potential crisis, get in line.

From BBC

The government said the increases to tuition fees and maintenance loans are in line with inflation.

From BBC

Some tracker and variable rate mortgages move fairly closely in line with the Bank's base rate.

From BBC

Some national security experts say the move is in line with Trump’s skepticism toward the national security apparatus.

From Salon

Related Words

• consecutive
• nonstop
• short
• smooth
• solid
• straightforward
• successive
• true