Line ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Line ( noun )

1. A long thin mark on a surface.
2. A continuous sequence of people or things.
3. A route along which something such as a railway or road runs.
4. A telephone connection.
5. A group of people waiting for something.

Origin:

Old english līne "cord, string, filament", of germanic origin; related to dutch lijn and german leine, from an indo-european root shared by latin linum "flax" and greek leinē "linen".

Examples:

1. He drew a line across the page.
2. The line of cars stretched back for miles.
3. The train was delayed due to problems on the line.
4. Can you hold the line for a moment?
5. There was a long line of people waiting to buy tickets.

(As a verb)

Line ( verb )

1. A long thin mark on a surface.
2. A continuous sequence of people or things.
3. A route along which something such as a railway or road runs.
4. A telephone connection.
5. A group of people waiting for something.

Origin:

Old english līne "cord, string, filament", of germanic origin; related to dutch lijn and german leine, from an indo-european root shared by latin linum "flax" and greek leinē "linen".

Examples:

1. He drew a line across the page.
2. The line of cars stretched back for miles.
3. The train was delayed due to problems on the line.
4. Can you hold the line for a moment?
5. There was a long line of people waiting to buy tickets.