Line up behind Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəp/ /bɪˈhaɪnd

LYNE-up bi-HYNED

UK

lˈaɪn/ /ˈʌp/ /bɪhˈaɪnd

lyne-UP bih-HYNED

Definition

To stand in a row or queue behind someone or something; also used figuratively to mean showing support for a person, group, or idea.

Usage & Nuances

Can be used literally (people forming a physical line) or figuratively (showing support). In political or organizational contexts, 'line up behind' often means supporting a leader or proposal. More common in speech than formal writing. 'Line up behind someone' always implies following their lead.

• Spanish: ponerse detrás de - respaldar (figuradamente)
• Portuguese (BR): alinhar-se atrás de - apoiar (fig.)
• Portuguese (PT): alinha-se atrás de - apoiar (fig.)
• Chinese (Simplified): 排在……后面 - 支持（引申义）
• Chinese (Traditional): 排在……後面 - 支持（引申義）
• Hindi: के पीछे कतार में लगना - समर्थन करना (रूपक अर्थ)
• Arabic: يصطف خلف - يدعم (بمعنى مجازي)
• Bengali: পেছনে সারিবদ্ধ হওয়া - সমর্থন করা (রূপক অর্থে)
• Russian: выстроиться позади - поддержать (в переносном смысле)
• Japanese: 後ろに並ぶ - 支持する（比喩的な意味）
• Vietnamese: xếp hàng phía sau - ủng hộ (nghĩa bóng)
• Korean: 뒤에 줄을 서다 - 지지하다 (비유적 의미)
• Turkish: arkasında sıraya girmek - desteklemek (mecazi anlamda)
• Urdu: پیچھے قطار باندھنا - حمایت کرنا (مجازاً)
• Indonesian: berbaris di belakang - mendukung (makna kiasan)

Example Sentences

Please line up behind the yellow line.

basic

Students must line up behind the teacher before entering the class.

basic

Everyone needs to line up behind Paul for the guided tour.

basic

At the meeting, most employees decided to line up behind the new manager's plan.

natural

When the company faced difficulties, everyone chose to line up behind their CEO.

natural

Politicians often try to get voters to line up behind their ideas.

natural